Part-Time Youth Art Instructor | Flexible Hours

Dgparks; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive coworkers

Collaborative management

Distinguished Agency Park District

Job summary

Downers Grove Park District is seeking an Art Instructor to develop and implement recreational youth art classes in Downers Grove, IL. This part-time role reports to the Recreation Supervisor and offers a flexible schedule based on staff availability.

You will create engaging, age-appropriate curricula, teach classes, communicate progress to parents, and deliver excellent customer service while upholding park rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in art or similar field, or equivalent knowledge of fundamentals of art
• Experience teaching students of all ages with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to customers
• Able to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public
• Ability to enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification is required or willingness to obtain. The Park District provides training.

Responsibilities

• Develops a variety of class offerings to support growing art program
• Creates engaging, age-appropriate curriculums for classes
• Instructs classes while adapting to participants’ learning styles, abilities and interests; implements different approaches to teaching techniques and skills
• Inform the parents about their child’s progress; provide excellent internal and external customer service
• Maintain courteous and effective communication between staff, participants and/or parents
• Report any incidents/accidents to the Supervisor immediately. Complete and submit accident/incident forms
• Inventory supplies; requisition as needed
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor
• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public

Skills

Teaching experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in art

Job description

Downers Grove Park District is seeking an Art Instructor to develop and implement recreational youth art classes in Downers Grove, IL. This part-time role reports to the Recreation Supervisor and offers a flexible schedule based on staff availability.

You will create engaging, age-appropriate curricula, teach classes, communicate progress to parents, and deliver excellent customer service while upholding park rules and safety standards.