About us: The Downers Grove Park District offers quality parks, facilities and programs for people of all ages to enjoy and explore. Home to 48 parks, a recreation center, history museum, nature center, golf course, community center and more, there’s something for everyone at Downers Grove Park District! Learn more at dgparks.org. The Opportunity: We are seeking an Art Instructor to develop and implement recreational youth art classes. This position reports to the Recreation Supervisor. Pay: The range for this part-time position is $17-$19 per hour. When you’ll work: Part-time; variable
Flexible schedule based on staff availability
There may be additional hours for meetings, trainings or other special events Role Expectations: - Develops a variety of class offerings to support growing art program
- Creates engaging, age-appropriate curriculums for classes
- Instructs classes while adapting to participants’ learning styles, abilities and interests; implements different approaches to teaching techniques and skills
- Inform the parents about their child’s progress; provide excellent internal and external customer service
- Maintain courteous and effective communication between staff, participants and/or parents
- Report any incidents/accidents to the Supervisor immediately. Complete and submit accident/incident forms
- Inventory supplies; requisition as needed
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately
- Attend staff meetings, trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor
- Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public
About you: - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in art or similar field, or equivalent knowledge of fundamentals of art
- Experience teaching students of all ages with a broad range of abilities and backgrounds
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service to customers
- Able to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public
- Ability to enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment
- CPR, First Aid and AED certification is required or willingness to obtain. The Park District provides training.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements Work is generally performed in an indoor setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may be frequently required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. What sets us apart: - Flexible hours
- Supportive and friendly coworkers
- Collaborative and connected management
- Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District
The Downers Grove Park District is an EOE
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