Art Instructor

Frederick Douglass Community Center (885 Columbus Avenue)

$25 hourly

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Program Director, the Art Specialist is responsible for sourcing art supplies, preparing lessons, and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction on various art techniques. The Art Specialist will foster creativity and self-expression among participants.

We are looking for a part-time creative, flexible art specialist to join our afterschool program.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement course curriculum
• Teach general arts and crafts skills to children in creative and engaging ways
• Request, manage, and maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for activities.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of all supplies and equipment
• Adhere to CAS Frederick Douglass Center policies and procedures
• Responsible for organizing and updating notice boards
• Align activities with Frederick Douglass' monthly themes or project-based concepts
• Set up and break down the classroom or teaching area as needed
• Host seasonal art and craft displays or exhibitions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience teaching children and youth

Competencies:

• Creative approach to teaching arts and crafts
• Ability to connect with current youth culture
• Strong creativity to engage youth of all ability levels in arts and crafts activities
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.