Visual Arts Instructor

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: West Ridge Community Center - Highland Park, IL 60035Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $25.51 - $45.00 HourlyJob Summary
The Visual Arts Instructor creates and develops new and unique curricula and instructs students ranging from age two to adult in specialty art programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about community-based art programs and will have 3–6 years of teaching experience in one or more art mediums (i.e., sculpting, painting, drawing, ceramics).

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises students enrolled in assigned classes. 

Essential Job Duties
Includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

•    Develop and implement lesson plans within program guidelines. 
•    Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods of the specialty area.
•    Assist students in the development of their skills pertaining to their specialty area of practice. Maintain a safe, clean classroom environment.
•    Provide positive and professional communication with customers.
•    Maintain emergency forms and dispense District-approved required medication if necessary. 
•    Take attendance and maintain sign in sheets.
•    Follow emergency procedures as outlined in the facility Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
•    Follow and implement PDHP behavior management policies.
•    Implement and document behavior management plans within Park District guidelines.
•    Provide direction to Teacher’s Aide and/or North Suburban Special Recreation Aide.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation and Experience: Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of teaching experience in one or more art mediums (i.e., sculpting, painting, drawing, ceramics).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
American Red Cross CPR/AED certification 
Valid Driver’s License
Other relevant training courses

Wage Range: $25.51-$45.00 per hour; candidates with 3-6 years of experience may be offered up to $30.00/hour; candidates with 6+ years may be offered up to $45/hour.

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Working Conditions: Work usually takes place in clean, pleasant and comfortable indoor conditions. However, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions with some slightly disagreeable conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits: 
•    Discounted Health & Fitness Membership 
•    Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
•    Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Raquet Sports.

The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.