Fine Art Instructors (Temporary/Part-Time)

FINE ART INSTRUCTORS (TEMPORARY/PART-TIME) Location: Arlington, VA, United States IMPORTANT NOTICES: 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 multiple 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, woodworking, sewing, crafts, painting, and drawing. Specific duties include: • Teaching one or more classes in any of the following: Woodworking, Jewelry (metalsmithing), Sewing, Painting, Drawing, and Ceramics with skills in wheel throwing, hand building, surface decoration and glaze application fundamentals;  • Teaching fundamental art techniques and safety to individuals of varying skill levels from beginner to intermediate level and teens and adults; • Developing curriculums and lesson plans, including tracking enrollment and attendance; • Emailing students reminders of class status, emergency closures or cancellations, etc; • Communicating with class manager regarding supplies, class scheduling and miscellaneous events; • Performing administrative duties, completing required trainings, collecting participants program evaluations, and submitting timesheets; and • Performing other job-related duties as assigned.    The successful candidate will possess the following: • Effective communication and 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; and • Computer skills using MS Word and Excel. • High School Diploma/Equivalent; • 1200 hours of experience in woodworking, jewelry making, sewing, ceramics, painting and drawing, or fine art, including any work, volunteer, or formal art participation; and • 50 hours as an instructor in fine arts. Substitution: Additional education in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement, with each year of post-high school education substituting for 400 hours of technical experience. However, additonal education may not substitute the instructing hours requirement. Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following; • Teaching art, including woodworking, jewelry, sewing, ceramics, painting and drawing; • Working with individuals with disabilities; • Teaching youth/teens pottery, jewelry making, or woodworking; • Ample experience in one or more of the following disciplines with related skills: • Jewelry: Soldering, metal forming, stone setting, enameling, casting, and use of torches, flexshafts, and hand tools.  • Ceramics: Wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, kiln loading, glaze mixing, and studio maintenance.  • Woodworking: Operation of woodworking machinery (table saws, lathes, drill presses, jointers, planers, etc.) and hand tools. 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. Additional Information Work Hours: May vary between 0-30 hours weekly, including weekends. Classes are held typically on weekday evenings from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and weekends between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please complete each section of the application, including the supplemental question section. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The official title for this position is Recreation Instructor III.    Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.