About this Opportunity!
Art Camp Instructor
(Part Time, Non-Exempt)
Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open.
This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing
date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
$17.05 to $21.70 per hour
Position Summary:
Under the close supervision of the Arts & Enrichment Coordinator,
this position is responsible for daily preparation and instruction of
indoor and outdoor art camp activities, maintaining an appropriate and
safe recreational environment for the children. This position will
work directly with children and parents on a daily basis. May provide
leadership and guidance to additional part-time day camp staff
including Art Camp Aides.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for the care and safety of the children; ensuring that
children are in a safe environment at all times (supervises area effectively).
- Use program resources to plan and instruct developmentally
appropriate activities and lessons for children; leads and engages
in active and sedentary indoor and outdoor lessons, games and
activities with the children, and serves as a role model participant.
- Present art to students by showing examples of selected art,
provide students with tools and materials to produce their own art,
teach students how to use tools and materials properly.
- Develops and maintains a positive work relationship with program
participants, parents of children, and staff.
- Assists in distributing, completing, and updating all paperwork
necessary to conduct the Art Camp Program, including emergency
contact information and weekly attendance rosters. Collect forms and
information from parents/guardians as required by the program;
maintain confidentiality of child and parent information.
- Maintains a positive program image by being prepared, creative and energized.
- Perform daily set-up and delivery of program by organizing
activities, snacks, restroom routines, and play supervision;
maintains a clean and orderly environment; safeguards program
supplies and materials.
- Ensure that appropriate equipment/supplies are available for daily
camp activities at different locations throughout the district;
transport program supplies if needed; set up and take down.
Completes preventative maintenance by inspecting equipment on a
regular basis.
- Use positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally
appropriate guidance techniques to encourage appropriate behavior,
informs supervisor if assistance is needed with behavior management,
provides documentation of inappropriate behavior.
- Communicate with parents about children’s daily activities, inform
parents of program activities, procedures and upcoming events, and
serve as a program liaison.
- Recognize emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly
and calmly. Completes accident, incident, and behavior reports.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and site
events as requested.
- Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis; subs for
co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes
for shifts unable to work.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these
requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents
may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any
other related duties, as may be required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be at least twenty (20) years of age with a high school
diploma or equivalent.
- One year of teaching experience.
- Knowledge of arts programming and its application, safety and
emergency first-aid procedures, and customer service principles.
- Any combination of experience, training and education that
demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform
the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License or the ability
to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
- Current certifications in AED/CPR and First Aid or the ability to
obtain within thirty (30) days of employment (training provided by
the District).
- Successfully complete all necessary trainings within thirty (30)
days of employment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with
both children and adults.
- Must have ability to visually and audibly supervise children in a
variety of situations.
- Must be highly motivated and take direction well with excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to provide superior customer service.
- Must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
- Must be knowledgeable of positive interaction techniques with
children, students and their parents, and staff. Demonstrates use of
these techniques in all interactions.
- Must be able to work with students in a constructive and caring manner
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to teach patrons how to
safely and properly use all supplies, tools and equipment in
accordance with established studio guidelines
Material and Equipment Used
:
This position regularly uses a phone, computer, printer, and other
common office equipment. Also regularly uses supplies and equipment
required for specific course curriculum (e.g art tools, art supplies,
clay, etc.).
Working Environment
:
This position requires work in a variety of settings including
working indoors and outdoors subject to variable weather conditions,
ecosystems, and landscape. Regularly works with school age children in
busy recreation facility environment subject to continuous
interruptions and loud background noises. When working outdoors,
possible exposure to extreme temperatures, sun, rain, wind, humid
conditions and frequent exposure to grasses, molds, fertilizers, dust
and pesticides.
Physical Requirements
:
Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend or
kneel to communicate with children, engage in activities with
children, and distribute supplies or materials. The ability to talk
and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication is
necessary. Must be able to push, pull or balance. Upper body strength
is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted, and
lift/move a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements
include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception and color vision.
Requires sense of smell and touch. Must be able to demonstrate and
perform techniques unique to varying art disciplines.
This list is not all-inclusive and represents examples of the work
environment and physical demands.
Employee Benefits & Perks at
South Suburban
- FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
- Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees
working 14+ hours/week)
- Paid sick leave
- Opportunities for training and promotion from within
- Flexible schedules
- To view a complete listing of the District’s most current benefit
package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org
About Us
Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the
environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational
services and programs.
We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of
I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of
Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service
recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two
ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event
center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment
center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly
3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119
multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of
trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South
Platte Park.
