Clay Instructor Youth & Teen

Description About the Fishers Art Center. The Fishers Art Center’s mission is to provide accessible and inclusive art experiences that inspire creativity, educate, engage and enrich our community. The Fishers Art Center envisions a community made better, stronger, healthier, and more creative through art. The Fishers Art Center values: Integrity. Inclusivity. Innovation. Accessibility. Stewardship.

Creative expression. Discovery. Respect Job Summary: We are currently seeking enthusiastic and caring instructors for the following age groups: Ages 10-14 Ages 14-18 The Fishers Art Center promotes life-long learning through hands-on art classes, workshops and art activities. A Youth Instructor will teach educational programs offered by the Art Center. Youth Instructors will promote and nurture the education of students by planning and tailoring courses and lesson plans that provide meaningful learning opportunities and support youth development; providing encouragement and guidance to young students; promoting positive self-expression; and keeping students informed about various Art Center efforts and other opportunities.

Instructors must be friendly and enthusiastic ambassadors of the Fishers Art Center’s mission and provide exemplary customer service to our students and patrons. Job Responsibilities: Educate students by planning and developing class curriculum and lesson plans which follow methods such as Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) and support youth development through providing opportunities for self-expression, dialogue, critical thinking, problem solving and interaction with peers.

Prepare adequate and appropriate materials, supplies, tools and equipment to encourage students’ full participation in the planned curriculum. Note: Youth students are not expected to bring their own materials to class. Motivate, encourage, and develop students by providing coaching, demonstrations, advice and direction as appropriate to each individual student’s ability level. Note: Youth with special needs may register for any class with or without disclosure.

Maintain a safe, secure and healthy educational environment by establishing classroom behavior expectations with consistent enforcement, communicating safety information and procedures to students appropriate to the medium being taught, and following all Art Center policies and procedures including those related to child safety and protection. Clean and store all materials, equipment, and the studio space at the end of each class session.

Report to program staff as requested (ex. narrative outcomes of each class session, student attendance, demographic data, etc.) and ensure that all necessary reports, records and documents are accurately completed and submitted on time. Additional Job Functions: Maintain positive interactions with parents of students, including communicating with them about their child’s achievements or struggles.

Actively participate in retention and recruitment of students; assume an active role in the promotion of classes taught, utilizing a variety of existing and new channels. Attend meetings and trainings as determined by program staff. For off-site programs, maintain positive interactions and relationships with partner site staff, acting as a representative of the Fishers Art Center. Prepare artwork for exhibition as necessary.

Competencies Required Flexibility: Readily adapt to changing circumstances, embracing different needs with ease, while contributing effectively across various projects or assignments. Problem Solving: Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and inspiring in order to create and deliver effective instruction. Time Management: Strong ability to manage multiple projects and calendars to ensure on time completion working independently and as part of a team.

Organization: Adeptly manage tasks demonstrating exceptional organizational abilities that ensure efficient and timely project completion. Engagement: Captivate students through compelling communication and active listening to foster meaningful connections and interactions in the camp setting. Additional Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements: Experience working with children ages 2-8. Basic understanding of early childhood developmental milestones Experience working with young children and/or families in educational, recreational, or caregiving settings The ability to engage both children and caregivers in a positive, developmentally appropriate way Strong communication and classroom management skills tailored to early childhood environments are preferred Art professional experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Instructors are required to travel to and from the Fishers Art Center. Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs. Perform physical tasks related to the medium being taught. Instructors must pass a criminal background check prior to employment. This position is not a telecommute position and thus, the individual is required to work in person at the Fishers Art Center.

All Team Members must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.