Temporary Ceramics Instructor

(INTRA-CITY)

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION: #202– Temporary Ceramics Instructor

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: Bonnie Dallas Senior Center

HIRING RANGE: $11.25 per hour

DAYS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-Time

HOURS WORKED: Varied

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES
Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application
will not be considered in our job selection process.

SKILLS & SELECTION TESTING: In-person interview.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Works under the supervision of the Assistant Program Manager and Program Coordinator.

Plans and implements an art program of instruction that provides creativity and originality in ceramics.

Creates monthly lesson plans and modifies activities to meet the needs of individual learning.

Establishes and maintains an environment that provides stimulating learning opportunities.

Nurtures friendship, direct communication and respectful relationships.

Demostrates initiative and responsibility, and have a friendly attitude towards senior citizens.

Assesses senior citizens' strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis to maximize learning opportunities.

Maintains a positive rapport with senior citizens and demonstrates patience and assistance in each individual's abilities.

Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes generated work on display, as appropriate.

Ability to work some weekends or evenings to assist in special events.
Works other related senior activities within the Center campus or outside, as needed.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Answers incoming telephone calls and takes messages as needed. Answers questions regarding programs or schedules coordinated through the Center, routes callers to appropriate person within the Center, and refers callers to an appropriate agency for assistance if needed.

Assists with decorating Center for special events and working with other programs in the Center.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Associates Degree in Art, or other related area preferred.

At least two (2) years experience in teaching art and/or teaching certification preferred.

Experience in working with ceramics and pottery.

Experience working with +50 year old adults.

Must have a passion in working with older adults, possess excellent communication skills, and be energetic and creative.

Must have a friendly, caring and patient disposition.

Excellent verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to motivate others to develop skills and knowledge.

C.P.R. and First Aid certification preferred, but not required.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Ceramic and pottery tools.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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