Visual Arts Instructor - Adult Instructor

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boise Parks and Recreation seeks a Visual Arts Instructor to teach engaging art classes for adults and develop your own curriculum in your preferred medium. You will create welcoming, hands-on learning experiences and support class preparation, studio operations and art programming at multiple Boise locations.

Applicants should have knowledge of several art mediums, the ability to instruct drawing, painting, printmaking and clay, and be able to travel to elementary schools and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of several two- and three-dimensional art mediums.
• In-depth knowledge of and ability to instruct art classes in a wide variety of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay.

Responsibilities

• Teaches adult art students.
• Plans lessons, gathers supplies, and prepares as well as cleans up the classroom/project.
• Creates own curriculum based on the particular art medium being taught.
• Assists program coordinator with class scheduling, studio maintenance, and art supply inventory and purchasing.

Skills

Drawing

Painting

Printmaking

Clay

English proficiency

Job description

Bring your creativity to the community as a Visual Arts Instructor by teaching engaging art classes for adults and developing your own curriculum in the art medium you know best. You’ll create welcoming, hands‑on learning experiences while helping support class preparation, studio operations and art programming at Boise Parks and Recreation locations.

This position is designated as At‑Will.

Hours per week vary depending upon class demand.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Knowledge of several two- and three-dimensional art mediums.
• In-depth knowledge of and ability to instruct art classes in a wide variety of mediums including, but not limited to: drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay.
• Must have adequate transportation in order to teach classes at various elementary schools as well as at Boise Parks & Recreation locations

Works with and instructs adult art students.

Plans lessons, gathers supplies, and prepares as well as cleans up the classroom/project. Creates own curriculum based on the particular art medium being taught.

Assists program coordinator with class scheduling, studio maintenance, and art supply inventory and purchasing.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Must have adequate transportation in order to teach classes at various elementary schools as well as at Boise Parks & Recreation locations;
• candidates will be responsible for the participants and their safety during the class;
• interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner;
• display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;
• complete assignments in a timely fashion;
• understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 3 years experience teaching art as well as working with individuals with disabilities
• Current First Aid/CPR certification

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will stand and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.