Specialty Instructor - Arts/Crafts

Prince William County; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince William County seeks a Specialty Instructor to teach art classes for children and adults at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center. This part-time role requires independent class planning, supervision of participants, and ensuring a safe, quality experience for attendees.

Ideal candidates have experience in arts & crafts (drawing, design, painting; cookie decorating a plus) and prior teaching or supervisory experience with youth aged 14+.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching art or crafts to children and adults.
• Proficiency in drawing, design, and painting; cookie decorating is a plus.
• Ability to plan age-appropriate lessons and manage groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate art lessons.
• Develop an appreciation for the fine arts.
• Teach fundamental art/craft concepts and techniques, such as color theory, perspective, and composition.
• Encourage students to be creative and provide individual and group instruction.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to assess their progress.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress.
• Develop list of supplies and equipment needed for lessons.

Skills

Art instruction

Customer service

Lesson planning

Safety supervision

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a highly motivated Specialty Instructor to teach art classes for children and adults to include artist, leather tooling, cookie decorating, and floral arrangement workshops. This position is located at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center. Specialty instructors work independently and are responsible for activity planning, supervision of students, participant safety, customer service, and providing a quality experience to those enrolled in the program.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Plan and implement age-appropriate art lessons.
• Develop an appreciation for the fine arts.
• Teach fundamental art/craft concepts and techniques, such as color theory, perspective, and composition.
• Encourage students to be creative and provide individual and group instruction.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to assess their progress.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress.
• Develop list of supplies and equipment needed for lessons.
  

Specialty Instructors should have experience, interest, and knowledge in their area of expertise, have experience working with children, and demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and caring for the program and its participants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in arts & crafts including drawing, design, and painting (cookie decorating is a plus). Experience teaching and supervising students ages 14+.

Classes are planned for evenings and/or weekends during the school year with the opportunity to teach art camps in the summer. Hours are part-time in nature and vary based on class enrollment. Candidates must have the flexibility to work evening hours.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Starting Pay Range

$16.66-$26.03

Please note: the position is open until the end of the advertisement period with ongoing application review.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older. Fingerprinting will be required.

Note

The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents perform routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate specialty level classes. Example: beginner/intermediate ballet, tap, jazz, safety, CPR, first aid, mini camps, environmental education and parent/child classes. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Requires special training in specified activity;
• Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;
• Customer service principles;
• Basic exercise science principles and theories;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
• Modern office technology;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills

• Providing customer service;
• Monitoring the use of equipment;
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan. Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

01

• Yes
• No

02

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma/GED and some college
• High School Diploma/GED
• None of the above

03

• Yes
• No

04

• 1+ years
• 7-11 months
• 4-6 months
• 1-3 months
• None

05

• 6-9 year olds
• 10-13 year olds
• Ages 14+
• I have not worked with children

06

• Science
• Art
• Crafts
• Music
• Movement
• Math
• Reading/Story Time
• Required Question