Art Instructor (Drawing and Painting)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Greenville, NC

Job Type: Regular Part-Time

Job Number: PT051523

Department: Recreation and Parks

Opening Date: 05/16/2023

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the supervision and instruction of participants at Jaycee Park Center for Arts & Crafts. Classes are scheduled according to instructor availability and participant demand. Class times must fall within hours of operation.

The Center for Arts & Crafts is open Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 8:30 pm,
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Pay Rate: $14.00 – $18.00, depending on qualifications
Terms: As needed for programs that range from 4-8 weeks
Hours: 2 to 10 hours per week
Minimum Age: 18 years old, by May 22, 2023

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

• Supervise and instruct introductory-level to advanced students from age 3 to adults;
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and evaluate specialized art courses; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A strong background in one or more visual art fields and knowledge of drawing and painting is required. Preferred areas include ceramics, sculpture, weaving, fiber arts, and a wide range of crafts.
• Four year degree in Studio Art or Fine Arts or comparable experience in art or art education is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience, First Aid, and CPR certified is preferred.
• Applicants should have examples of personal artwork available for review.

Special Requirements

The City of Greenville Recreation and Parks Department continues to monitor all guidance from state and local health officials to provide the safest environment for our participants, their families and our employees. In order to keep the health and well-being as a top priority for all involved, Recreation and Parks employees may be required to follow specific safety measures while at work. Those safety measures could include, but are not limited to:

1. Wearing a Face Covering
2. Wearing Gloves
3. Subject to Temperature Checks before reporting to work and while at work

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

01

Will you be at least 18 years old by May 22, 2023?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience in drawing and painting?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your drawing and painting experience.

04

Do you have any teaching or art education experience?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please describe your teaching or art education experience.

06

Please check any of the following areas in which you have knowledge/experience:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Weaving
• Fiber Arts
• Other
• None of the above

07

If you checked “Other” in the question above, please describe the other art-related knowledge and/or experience.

08

Class times (though flexible) must fall within hours of operation: Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 8:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Are you able and available to work during this schedule?

• Yes
• No

09

If selected for this position, please list the days and times you would be available.

10

Do you have a degree in Studio Arts or Fine Arts comparable experience in art or art education? (preferred)

• Yes
• No

11

Are you CPR certified? (preferred)

• Yes
• No

12

Are you First Aid certified? (preferred)

• Yes
• No

Required Question