Visual Arts Instructor
City of Boise

Job Info

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise is currently recruiting a team of creative and friendly individuals to instruct youth and/or adult students in visual art mediums. As a Visual Arts Instructor, you will be interacting with the public and facilitating classes in various art mediums. Hours per week vary depending upon class demand.

• Instructors earn at $10 per hour base rate plus a percentage of fees collected as determined by class enrollment.
• This position is designated as At-Will

To provide a safe and healthy workplace for all City of Boise employees, residents, and community members, new employment offers are contingent upon the applicant providing proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination process according to current CDC guidance to the City, on a confidential basis, or receiving an exemption from the vaccination requirement as a legally required medical or religious accommodation two weeks prior to the applicant's scheduled start date.

Essential Functions

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

Plan lessons, gather supplies and prepare 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

• 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

Knowledge

• Knowledge of several two and three-dimensional art mediums

Ability

• 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 a 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 includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation. Drug-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 the 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.

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