Ceramics Instructor

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: The Ceramics Instructor will be responsible for developing an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms in each student. The Art Instructor will use skills and techniques of artistic expression, consistent with Park District guidelines, to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciation to discover and develop talents in the field of art.

POSITION DETAILS:

1 Ceramics Instructor

Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evening classes

Opportunity for additional classes in the future

2-3 Substitute Ceramics Instructors

Flexible availability for intermittent class coverage

Classes may run Monday through Sunday between 8:45 AM and 9:00 PM

Future opportunities may include long-term substitute coverage or regular teaching assignments

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for instructing students with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles and abilities

Demonstrate techniques in class as a model for students

Prepare for classes by planning the curriculum for each session, including choosing materials, creating lesson plans, and preparing sample projects as necessary.

Maintain the ability to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students

Responsible for sanitizing, cleaning up, and setting up the art studios

Responsible for the supervision and safety of the students at all times

Maintain close supervision of children, specifically when assisting in programs

Obtain updated attendance sheets at the front desk periodically, as recommended by the Recreation Supervisor

Take proper attendance and report excessive absences to the Recreation Supervisor

Be a positive role model for students

Provide parents/guardians feedback regarding students' progress and questions, or forward them to the Recreation Supervisor for further communications

Follow directions given by the Recreation Supervisor about classes, securing subs, class management, and facility safety.

Complete special tasks in a timely fashion, including but not limited to special event preparation, project design, and execution

Attend scheduled art staff meetings.

Communicate needs to the Recreation Supervisor, such as communications to patrons, art studio facility updates, material or equipment maintenance or replacement

Represent the Park District to parents, students, and guests and conduct themselves with professionalism and courtesy

Maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members, community members, and visitors

Adhere to the general rules and policies of the Park District

Actively uphold and contribute to the Wilmette Park District's Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, including its Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities.

Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents.

Obey the safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.

Become familiar with and follow safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures.

Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor or to the Human Resources/Risk Management department.

Attend and participate in required safety training

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Experience teaching students of all ages with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds for a minimum of 3 years

Specialized Art techniques preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Applicants should possess a love of art instruction as well as the desire to nurture and shape the lives of young students

Appreciation of the developmental and age characteristics of the students in each grade

Eagerness to communicate and develop positive bonds with parents/guardians

Ability to develop, create, and teach interdisciplinary content

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Regularly required to talk and hear, use hands to finger, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms

Regularly required to stand, walk and sit, climb or balance and push/pull objects

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

HOURS:

Ceramics Instructor

Wednesdays and Thursdays, afternoon through evening

​​​​Substitute Ceramics Instructors

Classes may run Monday through Sunday, 8:45 AM – 9:00 PM

​​​​​​​Flexible availability for intermittent class coverage