Instructor II-Pottery Part Time

City-of-Loveland---Loveland,-Co; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

457 Plan

Medical Leave

Job summary

City of Loveland’s Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland, CO is seeking a part-time ceramics instructor to provide high-quality instruction while assessing participant needs and adapting demonstrations to ensure accessibility, safety, and an engaging experience for all. The days of work and hours will vary with each class.

This position starts at $18.00 per hour and will remain open until filled. It is a part-time role working less than 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Course work or experience in ceramics, recreation, education or related field preferred.
• 1 year previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office required.
• Preferred: experience as a primary activity instructor for similar age group.
• Previous experience working with all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Instruct registered participants.
• Develop and implement age appropriate lesson plan.
• Perform assigned classroom duties related to the specified activity.
• Pottery duties include firing and loading kiln.
• Inspect environment and equipment to ensure safety.
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
• Complete administrative tasks such as skill assessment of participants, attendance sheets, class evaluations, class descriptions for brochures and provide make-up sessions as required.
• May supervise volunteers assisting in the activity or program.
• May assist with special events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Instruction

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High School graduate or GED

Course work or experience in ceramics, recreation, education or related field preferred

Job description

Chilson Recreation Center
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Description

JobSummary:

Provides high‑quality instruction while assessing participant needs and adapting techniques, projects, and demonstrations to meet participant needs to ensure accessibility, safety, and an engaging experience for all. The days of work and hours will vary with each class.

This position starts at $18.00 per hour and will remain open until filled.

This is a part time position working less than 20 hours per week.

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Essential Functions:

• Instruct registered participants.
• Develop and implement age appropriate lesson plan.
• Perform assigned classroom duties related to the specified activity.
• Pottery duties include firing and loading kiln.
• Inspect environment and equipment to ensure safety.
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
• Complete administrative tasks such as skill assessment of participants, attendance sheets, class evaluations, class descriptions for brochures and provide make-up sessions as required.

Other Job Functions:

• May supervise volunteers assisting in the activity or program.
• May assist with special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Course work or experience in ceramics, recreation, education or related field preferred.

Experience:

Required:

• 1 year previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office required.

Preferred:

• Experience as a primary activity instructor in the specified program for similar age group.
• Previous experience working with all age groups.

Certifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 60 days of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge of activity.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically. Strong customer service skills are required and necessary.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and with diplomacy.
• Must understand, learn and use adaptations, accommodations and physical assistance techniques required for individuals with disabilities as needed.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Competent organizational and planning skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent l ight to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional ex posure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check including criminal sex offender search.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Experience working in Microsoft Office.

1 year:

Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity.

Preferred

Previous experience working with all age groups.

Experience as a primary activity instructor in the specified program for similar age group.

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