With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
This is a part time position which is expected to work between 4-10 hour per week and is not eligible for benefits. The pay range for this position $18.81 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. Part time positions may have routine or variable work addition to class time instructors receive additional paid hours for planning set-up and break down time.
In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver recreation centers parks and outdoor pool locations across the city.
The Arts and Culture Team is looking for Assistant Art Instructors to support unique and fun youth art programs. Assistant Instructors can expect to assist the main Art instructor in teaching basic arts and crafts programs to preschool through elementary school-aged students .
As an Assistant Art Instructor you will:
Assist head instructor in instructing art classes for youth and/or adults
Assist with creating supply list for classes
Setup before and breakdown/cleanup after each class
Respond to class-specific inquiries from participants and community members
Collect and report feedback to the Arts and Culture Program Coordinators for future programming improvement
Complete other duties as assigned
We value diversity of ethnicity race socioeconomic status sexual identity gender religion language ability and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. Youll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself your work the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our Art Instructors must have a passion for and knowledge of arts and culture activities and should possess strong skills in communication and organization. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about connecting communities and fostering creativity.
Additionally our ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:
Associate degree or higher in a creative arts field
Have taken classes in a creative arts field such as fine arts crafts drawing painting or a directly related field
Proficiency in one or more of the following arts & culture elements: pottery crafts visual art painting or drawing
Prior experience planning managing or coordinating creative arts programming
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Bilingual skills preferred but not
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Experience Requirement: None
Education/Experience Equivalency: None
Licensure/Certifications: Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application; requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire; licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Job Profile
RG2909 Recreation AssistantTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.81 - $25.77Target Pay
$18.81/hourAgency
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