This position is open continuous until filled.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Department of Park & Recreation (DPR) Community Arts Unit is seeking Fine Art Instructors for temporary year-round employment to instruct and support classes. These Instructors will work with a variety of media/disciplines for all ages and abilities to include offerings in ceramics, fine art, jewelry/metalsmithing, sewing, crafts, painting, and drawing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

If selected, all staff will be required to:

• Submit to a pre-employment criminal records check. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
• Attend all required training, wear a uniform if applicable, and have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Stand and walk for a prolonged period during the work shift; and
• Have a bank account to accept direct payroll deposits.

• Teaching one or more classes in any of the following: Jewelry (metalsmithing), Sewing, Painting, Drawing, and Ceramics with skills in wheel throwing, hand building, surface decoration and glaze application fundamentals;
• Developing curriculums and lesson plans;
• Tracking enrollment and attendance;
• Emailing students reminders of class status, emergency closures or cancellations, etc;
• Collecting program evaluations submitted by participants;
• Communicating with class manager regarding supplies, class scheduling and miscellaneous events; and
• Performing general administrative responsibilities such as completing required trainings and submitting timesheets.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Good interpersonal skills to interact daily with the public, including a high degree of collaboration with other staff;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to work independently and within a team environment;
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities;
• Effective communication skills; and
• Computer skills using MS Word and Excel.