The J.W. Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc., a private non-profit youth recreation facility in Lexington, MA, is looking for enthusiastic and creative part-time Pottery (Ceramics) instructors.
Department: Enrichment
Reports to: Recreation Facility Director
Job responsibilities are:
- Activity instruction of assigned classes for youth members primarily in elementary and middle school, but with preschool and high school age opportunities as well.
- Activity curriculum design and implementation. This will include introductory classes in hand building as well as classes using the potter’s wheel.
- Equipment/supply ordering and care.
- Kiln operation
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe classroom space.
- Work with the Recreation Facility Director to evaluate programs, address program needs and address unique member needs or behaviors.
- Supervise, guide and evaluate Hayden Helper volunteers assigned to assist you in designated classes.
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- Degree or proven experience in Pottery/Ceramics/Fine Arts.
- Experience working with children of different ages and abilities.
- Classroom and/or group management experience.
- Ability to communicate with others – members, parents and staff - in a courteous, patient, and respectful manner.
- Flexible and effective problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Kiln operation.
- Experience with creating on a Potters Wheel.
Other: First Aid & CPR certification (certification training is provided).
Hours/Schedule:
Primarily school year, September-May. Summer opportunities are also available. Immediate openings for January 2024 start.
Flexible Hours are available: Monday-Friday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday mornings and early afternoons.
The Hayden Centre was established over 60 years ago in an effort "to establish a place of meeting of the youth of Lexington for their moral, mental and social improvement and development and in general to do all things which may promote directly or indirectly their intellectual, social and physical welfare.”
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 27 per week
Benefits:
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- After school
- Evening shift
Work setting:
Work Location: In person