Art Teacher/General Education Instructor

We are looking for two Art Teacher/General Education Instructors to facilitate arts or general education experiences for youth and/or adults within classes, workshops, and special events. Instructors will work with diverse learners in a citywide program.

Pay

$25.00/hr.

Schedule

Two positions available: one at 10 hours per week and one at 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate youth and family arts or general education activities during daytime, after-school hours, and/or evenings, year-round.
• Implement and develop class curriculum within allocated timeframes, instructor hours, and materials budget.
• Select and order supplies and other materials for classes, events, and special projects.
• Assist in planning, developing, and organizing programming focused on providing educational and social skills through arts or general education.
• Help develop and implement youth and family programming that reaches underserved families in Salt Lake City.
• Perform self- and class-evaluations.
• Work independently at satellite class locations; maintain productive and professional relationships with site partners.
• Develop successful relationships with participating youth and families.
• Supervise volunteer support within class, when applicable.
• Manage classroom facilities and related supplies inventory, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience with a range of teaching methods and techniques.
• Ability to use creative and innovative approaches to arts or general education programming.
• Experience working with youth and adults in a positive way.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from different social and ethnic backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and/or a current Utah State Teaching Certificate.
• Preferred: Bilingual.

Working Conditions

• Moderate physical activity, including pushing, pulling, or lifting medium weight.
• Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Possible exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate.