Visual Arts Instructor

Summary Statement

Visual Arts Instructor:

• Instructs youth and/or adult students in visual art mediums in a classroom or studio environment.

• Hours per week vary depending upon class demand.

• This position is designated as At-Will.

• Instructors earn a $10 per hour base rate plus a percentage of fees collected as determined by class enrollment.

Essential Functions

Works with and instructs youth and adult art students. (50%)

Plans lessons, gathers supplies, and prepares as well as cleans up the classroom/project. Creates own curriculum based on the particular art medium being taught. (50%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of several two- and three-dimensional art mediums is required. In-depth knowledge of and ability to instruct art classes in a wide variety of mediums including, but not limited to: drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay.

Must have adequate transportation in order to teach classes at various elementary schools as well as at Boise Parks & Recreation locations; candidates will be responsible for the participants and their safety during the class; interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Three years experience teaching art as well as working with individuals with disabilities

Current First Aid/CPR certification

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which include a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationDrug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug-Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc.

Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position has responsibilities that require the person to work with minors or individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds.

The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Employees will stand and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.

This position works: