Pottery Instructor (Ballard)

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Ballard Community Center

• Seattle, WA

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $26.50 - $36.50 Hourly

Job Category: Education

Description

The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is recruiting for a Pottery Instructor. The Pottery Instructor must be able to plan age-appropriate activities for 5-8 or 8-12-year-old students. Experience in teaching pottery specifically is required. Must have enough experience on a pottery wheel to be able to provide demonstrations and work with students one-on-one for wheel thrown pieces. The studio is a shared space, so classes must emphasize tidiness and respect for other peoples' work. Other tasks include loading, firing, and unloading the kiln. Five hours per week of additional planning time is allowed for these tasks.

Location: Ballard Community Center

Work Week Schedule:

• July 3 - August 25
• M-F; 9:00am - noon OR
• M-F; 1:00pm

• 4:00pm

Pay:

• Starting pay: $26.50
• Full Pay Range: $26.50-36.50/hr (Over time, the employee in this role may earn up to $36.50/hr with additional years of service)

Requirements:

• Complete experience with pottery as described above

• Experience working with kids 5-8 or 8-12 years old at varies skill levels

• Ability to manage, create and lead activities

• Experience managing a group of kids

• Over the age of 21 years old

• If hired, must pass criminal background check, provide valid government-issued ID and proof of eligibility to work in the US, must be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification

This is a seasonal position. Benefits include Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST).

WORK AUTHORIZATION | SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Eligibility to work within the United States and background check required.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, caste, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an