Senior Cultural Arts Instructor: Creative Classes

City of Englewood, CO; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Englewood, CO is seeking Cultural/Fine Arts Instructors to share knowledge of painting, drawing, ceramics, weaving, and related crafts with older adults. The ideal candidate adapts curriculum to the interests and abilities of participants, remains dependable and flexible, and uses engaging, creative teaching methods to inspire learning in a welcoming environment.

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, instructors will track attendance, communicate concerns, participate in community

Qualifications

• Knowledge of art subjects and ability to teach and guide
• Curriculum adaptable to older adult participants
• Encourage respectful environment and positive rapport
• Preference for instructors offering new classes periodically

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of subject areas and arrive prepared for lessons
• Be prepared to teach using creative, interactive, and engaging teaching methods
• Communicates in an enthusiastic, warm, and friendly demeanor
• Must enjoy working with the older adult population, including varying levels of expertise
• Maintains record of class attendance and reports to the Recreation Supervisor
• Reports all concerns or rescheduling to the Recreation Supervisor
• Attend occasional special events to promote classes and connect with community
• Demonstrate ability to work with groups of people, communicate clearly and effectively and collaborate as part of a team
• Ability to work with groups of people, communicate clearly and effectively, and collaborate as part of a team

Skills

Teaching

Creative teaching methods

Communication

Older adults

Teamwork

Education

Art education and/or experience

Tools

CPR & First Aid

Job description

City of Englewood, CO is seeking Cultural/Fine Arts Instructors to share knowledge of painting, drawing, ceramics, weaving, and related crafts with older adults. The ideal candidate adapts curriculum to the interests and abilities of participants, remains dependable and flexible, and uses engaging, creative teaching methods to inspire learning in a welcoming environment.

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, instructors will track attendance, communicate concerns, participate in community