Education/Recreation Instructor - Arts & Culture (52497)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and activities for the class
• Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team
• Regularly communicate with the Director regarding participants and class topics
• Mentor and support new and first-time members
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including but not limited to sign-in/sign-out sheets, attendance reports, etc.
• Maintain an organized workspace by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment, and program spaces
• Prepare fashion shows and cultural activities with older adults

Competencies

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge in sewing, fashion shows, and cultural activities
• Ability to teach beginner sewing
• Able to encourage a creative, nurturing, and inclusive class setting for older adults to explore their artistic and cultural skills
• Excellent verbal and written customer service skills
• Able to provide quality care with compassion, patience, and empathy
• Able to show genuine interest in helping older adults
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Able to be organized, dependable, reliable, and efficient in running an effective class
• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
• Understanding of institutional and structural racism/bias and ability to support underserved and underrepresented communities

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year related teaching experience required
• Experience working with the older adult population preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required