Job Details
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
West Ridge Center - Highland Park, IL
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School / GED
Salary Range
$19.51 - $25.50 Hourly
Description
Summary:
Create and develop new and unique curriculums and instruct students ranging from ages two to adult in specialty art programs in various mediums. Encourage creative expression in multiple artistic genres that are consistent with past and modern trends. Implement and enforce an overall understanding and appreciation for students to be explorative in the field of art.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement lesson plans within program guidelines.
- Explain and demonstrate techniques and methods of the specialty area.
- Teach important and skills in art, including drawing, painting, sculpting, textile, lettering, art history and other areas as needed.
- Assist students in the development of their skills pertaining to their specialty area of practice. Maintain a safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Evaluate each students performance and growth.
- Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
- Be willing to adapt curriculum material to meet the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
- Create and explore special avenues to display students work for the community.
- Communicate with direct supervisor any books, instructional materials, tools and aids needed to maintain a successful learning environment. Keep accurate inventory record.
- Provide positive and professional communication with customers.
- Collect and maintain emergency forms and dispense District-approved required medication.
- 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 Teachers Aide and/or North Suburban Special Recreation Aide.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Supervises students enrolled in art courses.
QualificationsEducation and/or Experience: BA or BFA in an Arts discipline is strongly preferred, however not required; or associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience as an art instructor with a demonstrated excellence in a variety of genres of art is required. Strong working knowledge of curriculum building, implementation of artistic concepts, activities and techniques related to teaching art at the beginner and advanced levels. Stellar classroom management and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Mathematical Skills:Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:Schedule:Classification: Benefits: The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer