Specialty Instructor - Art

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

Job summary

Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking experienced art instructors to teach engaging classes for youth and adults in Bend, Oregon. Instructors should be passionate about fostering creativity while providing a safe, inclusive learning environment.

This part-time, non-benefited role involves designing lessons, preparing materials, guiding participants, and ensuring a positive learning experience across skill levels.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; coursework in related field is a plus.
• Two years of professional level experience in art instruction or related area.
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned art classes for youth and adults.
• Plan curriculum, develop lesson plans, and prepare materials.
• Ensure safety, inclusivity, and monitor participant progress; adapt instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to schedule classes and coordinate resources.

Skills

Recreational activity guidance

Curriculum & teaching methods

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years art instruction experience

Job description

Come join our Team at Bend Parks and Recreation District!

Bend Park and Recreation is looking for Instructors to teach youth and/or adult art classes.

Open until Filled: First review of candidates will be Monday 9/7/2026

Benefit type:Part time, non benefited

Benefits available:For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

About the job:

Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking experienced art instructors to teach engaging classes for youth and adults. We welcome instructors with expertise in acrylic painting, watercolor, drawing, journaling, photography, and other general art forms. Instructors should be passionate about fostering creativity while providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Bend Park & Recreation District's Art Instructors plan and instruct specialized classes and activities, develop lesson plans, prepare materials, provide engaging instruction, and monitor participants. Instructors should be able to adapt instruction to a variety of skill levels and create a positive, welcoming experience for all participants.

A day in the life:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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, etc.
• 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.

Schedule and Hours:

Work schedule will be determined together with the Arts and Enrichment Supervisor, based on both classroom and instructor availability for Fall and Winter Programming.

Requirements

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
• Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
• Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment

Skill and Ability to:

• Demonstrate competency in specialized area;
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people;
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels;
• Effectively handling disruptions, conflicts, and responding to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise; and
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred;AND
2. Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty area;OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.

Preferred:

1. Some teaching experience required.

Certification:

1. First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire is required in some positions.

Supervision Responsibilities:

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position.

Working Conditions:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Depending upon job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Veteran Preference Status

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation.Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard.For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

Accountability Customer Service Orientation Safety Judgment and Decision Making Teamwork and Cooperation Results Orientation

Salary Description

$24.56 - $28.00/hr.