Pottery Instructor

Summary: Pottery instructors are responsible for planning, preparing, and instructing pottery classes, private events, and/or programs for community members across the lifespan. This position is specifically responsible for hosting private lessons and events like birthday parties and retreats.

Work Schedule: This is a part-time, fluctuating hourly position that plans for and teaches classes year-round. Program hours vary depending on instructor schedule. Evening and weekend availability required.

Essential job functions: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Maintains active supervision of class participants which can vary in age, ensuring safety and awareness of individual's whereabouts during all class times.
• Plans and prepares progressive, age-appropriate lessons in specified area of instruction, monitoring participant progress to meet individual and group needs.
• Utilizes developmentally appropriate guidance strategies to redirect participants and encourage participation and engagement.
• Conducts positive, respectful interactions with participants and their families including greetings and departures and communication of skill-based progress and/or behavior guidance/supports needed.
• Manages classroom space including set-up and clean-up of all equipment and materials.
• Ensure the safe and appropriate use of all tools, equipment, and space specific to specialized activity.
• Manages activity supply inventory and communicating purchasing requests to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Complies with all City, department, and program policies and procedures.
• Attends recreation staff meetings and required trainings as scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the direct supervision of any City employees. Experienced instructors may assist the Recreation Coordinator with supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization''s policies and applicable law which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, and appraising performance. This position may also supervise volunteers.