Pottery Instructor-PT chez City of Golden, CO

About the Department

We are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for the Part-time Pottery Instructor position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.

Responsible for instructing Art/Crafts/Pottery classes to adults and/or youth. This position will teach two youth pottery classes on Saturdays from 11:30am-5pm and one beginner adult pottery class on Sundays from 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Position Duties

Evaluates current programming and registration to ensure programs are meeting needs of customers.

Prepares all materials and equipment for classes.

Prepares reports, correspondence and other tasks as assigned.

Must exercise safety awareness and practices.

Performs equipment maintenance and cleaning. Duties include set-up and take down of equipment pertaining to class.  This includes loading and firing a kiln.

Follows and enforces all department policies, rules, and regulations while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.

Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Direct education and experience in the field of ceramics and art. Minimum two years’ experience in instruction of arts, recreation, or related field.

Any combination of education, experience, or specialized training that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for excellent job performance may be considered.

Other Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
 
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Various art supplies necessary to conduct class.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
 
The working environment is primarily in an indoor setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.