Fused Glass Studio Instructor - Create, Teach, Inspire

Bend Park And Recreation District (OR); Bend (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bend Park and Recreation District seeks Fused Glass Instructors to plan and lead fused glass classes and workshops for participants of varying skill levels. You will develop lesson plans, design projects, maintain materials, and teach glass cutting, design, layering, and kiln-firing techniques in a safe, inclusive setting.

You will supervise progress, collaborate with management to schedule classes, and ensure a positive participant experience across fall and winter programming.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred.
• Two years of professional level experience in area of specialty.
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Some teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
• Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns.
• Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
• Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up, take down, clean-up after class as required.
• Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
• Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Acts as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Safety practices

Classroom management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or vocations training

Job description

Bend Park and Recreation District seeks Fused Glass Instructors to plan and lead fused glass classes and workshops for participants of varying skill levels. You will develop lesson plans, design projects, maintain materials, and teach glass cutting, design, layering, and kiln-firing techniques in a safe, inclusive setting.

You will supervise progress, collaborate with management to schedule classes, and ensure a positive participant experience across fall and winter programming.