Watercolor Instructor

Description

The City of Morgan Hill is seeking an experienced watercolor instructor to provide beginning and intermediate instruction to adults 50+.

About the role

This is a year-round, part-time, temporary position with no benefits. The hourly pay rate for this position is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Applications will be screened and those applicants determined to have the best experience, skills, and qualifications will be invited for an oral interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this job may close at any point.

Qualifications

• Training and/or experience teaching watercolor to adults, ideally in a recreation setting.
• A working knowledge of art education and the ability to share that knowledge.
• Experience creating and executing a lesson plan for varying skill levels and ages.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback and motivate participants.
• Reliable; ability to complete assignments with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• High school or GED equivalent graduation is desirable.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification must be acquired in the first three months of employment (class provided by employer).
• Applicants must be physically capable of sustained walking, standing, and stretching.

Skills

• Plan and execute a well-structured, engaging lesson plan and use appropriate instructional techniques to safely and effectively educate participants.
• Adapt teaching approach to the age, experience, and ability of participants.
• Maintain constant supervision of all participants, even while providing individual instruction; record attendance at each session.
• Provide a safe, positive, and fun environment that is conducive to learning for a recreational art program.
• Represent the City and Department in a positive manner and follow all policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for all scheduled hours and, if necessary, follow the notification and/or substitution/class makeup procedures.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with Class Coordinator, Welcome Desk teammates, and participants. Inform Coordinator of any safety issues or concerns.
• May administer first aid, perform CPR, and/or summon Supervisors and/or emergency personnel as required for injuries or medical emergencies.

Benefits

This is a non-benefitted, at-will position. Part-time employees are enrolled in the PARS retirement system and the employee pays 7.5%, which is deducted from the employees' payroll check. The PARS retirement system is in lieu of participating in social security. Part-time employees participate in the Medicare portion of social security as that is a required program. You may accrue up to 40 hours a year in sick leave based on the number of hours worked within the year.

Prior to appointment

• Applicant must authorize a reference check.
• A background check must be completed, which involves fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened and those applicants determined to have the best experience, skills, and qualifications will be invited for an oral interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this job may close at any point.

Examples of Duties

• Plan and execute a well-structured, engaging lesson plan and use appropriate instructional techniques to safely and effectively educate participants.
• Adapt teaching approach to the age, experience, and ability of participants.
• Maintain constant supervision of all participants, even while providing individual instruction; record attendance at each session.
• Provide a safe, positive, and fun environment that is conducive to learning for a recreational art program.
• Represent the City and Department in a positive manner and follow all policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for all scheduled hours and, if necessary, follow the notification and/or substitution/class makeup procedures.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with Class Coordinator, Welcome Desk teammates, and participants. Inform Coordinator of any safety issues or concerns.
• May administer first aid, perform CPR, and/or summon Supervisors and/or emergency personnel as required for injuries or medical emergencies.

Questions

• Please describe your experience teaching watercolor and/or other art classes.
• Are you available to teach Tuesdays from 1-3:30pm?
• Please share any art experience not related to watercolor that you might be interested in teaching in the future.