Youth Art, Woodshop Instructor (Arts Instructor II)
(Southwest Portland - Multnomah Arts Center)
Description
Multnomah Arts Center, a program of Portland Parks & Recreation, is looking for a qualified, energetic, and outgoing individual to teach woodshop in our youth art program.
Multnomah Arts Center instructors are dedicated educators with strong arts training.
The position is part-time (expected initial teaching hours: 1.5 - 6 hours per week based on enrollment, maximum 1200 hours per year). This position does not include benefits.
Pay range for this position starts at $20 - $25, depending on experience.
Course offerings include:
- · Parent/Child Woodshop (ages 2 - 4) use FOAMULAR to learn tool safety and basic practices.
- · Woodshop Ages 4-6 learn basic hand tool use and safety to create sculptures with soft wood.
- · Woodshop Ages 7-11 learn basic hand tool use, safety, and how to follow a plan to cut, measure, and construct their project.
- · Teacher may also propose new classes and workshops in this medium.
Required Background and Teaching Experience:
- Has a degree in art or equivalent professional experience [with a strong emphasis in woodworking/woodshop].
- Has at least one year of woodshop classroom teaching experience, including curriculum planning.
- Can teach age-appropriate activities and safety procedures to students ages 2 & up.
- Is earnest about teaching young people artistic practices and introducing them to new ways of thinking.
- Has excellent communication skills and works well with parents (e.g. helping them understand the creative process.)
- Can maintain all appropriate documentation such as records, lesson plans, handouts, safety information, and attendance.
- Is CPR/First Aid certified (or is willing to become certified).
Required Woodshop Technical Experience:
- Able to set up and operate common woodworking machinery, including table saw, band saw, chop saw, router, sander, drill press, and hand tools.
- Must be able to maintain a clean, organized, and safe woodshop environment and to handle all materials properly.
- Knowledge of different woods, their properties, and uses.
- Ability to accurately cut and measure wood and to join and assemble parts using fasteners, adhesives, dowels, and clamps.
- Ability to read and understand simple diagrams and plans.
Attitude/Outlook:
- Is flexible, i.e. can work with the changing demands of our community and contribute with enthusiasm.
- Works well with others and is comfortable sharing a space with other instructors
- Is familiar with the Multnomah Arts Center and its programs.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift heavy materials (up to 50lbs).
- Ability to work in a dusty and noisy environment when operating woodworking machines and tools.
To apply for this position; please submit a cover letter, resumé, examples or links to your artistic work, and at least three references to: aime.kelly@portlandoregon.gov; or submit the information to Attention: Aimé Kelly, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219.
Submission Deadline: January 19, 2016.
If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteran’s Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteran’s Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.
