What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Instructor position at Norwalk Housing Authority?
The Art Instructor will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering and art history
- Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
- Create art curriculum for students K-12 grade
- Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for NHA and community
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
- Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
- Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings
- Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment, and tools
RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in various projects as requested by Creative Arts Coordinator and Administration
- Work with students to build up submissions for calendar
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and other management as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work with a wide variety of families and children from different backgrounds.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports as needed.
- Ability to work independently
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts
- Two years’ work experience as an Art Instructor
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be bondable.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $29.99 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Art Instructor: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $30