Instructor - Cultural Leisure Classes for Youth and/or Adults

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Instructor - Cultural Leisure Classes for Youth and/or Adults

Salary

$16.67 - $24.52 Hourly

Location

Lacey, WA

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

2023-00049

Department

Parks, Culture & Recreation

Opening Date

05/01/2023

BASIC PURPOSE

The Instructor will teach cultural classes and/or workshops for youth and/or adults.  Classes may include art, dance, theatre skills, crafting, cooking, etc.  Classes are offered quarterly and are scheduled approximately three months in advance.

Classes/workshops are scheduled based on instructor and space availability prior to the schedule being published.  Work week may be one to fifteen hours per week depending on the class being offered.  Classes will be divided by age groups as required.  Overall enrollment will determine the hours worked and could expand if program grows or reduced if enrollment lags.

The Parks and Recreation Department serves the community by providing health, inspiration, and recreation opportunities through quality programming, facilities, and community events.  In addition, the department furthers the preservation and enhancement of the environment through planned parks, open spaces, and natural habitat areas.

This is a continuous recruitment; applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.  The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time.  
 
The information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice.     


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops and implement sage-appropriate lesson plans that both engage and educate the participants.
  • Provides a safe environment for students.
  • Monitors progress and attendance of participants.
  • Follows department guidelines.
  • Represents the City and the department in a positive and effective manner.
  • Maintains effective communication with supervisor, participants, and parents.
  • Schedules hours and, if necessary, follows the appropriate substitution procedures.
  • For youth classes, supervises and directs participants and interacts with participants and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be a minimum 18 years of age.
  • Must have experience with the topic/skill.
  • Must have teaching experience.
  • Must pass a background investigation.
  • Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • For youth classes, knowledge of basic child development and abilities.
  • For adult classes, knowledge of adult learning techniques and lesson plans.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, parents, and participants.
  • Ability to create and execute a lesson plan for various age groups.

Temporary positions are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays, vacation, and/or other paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance.  The City will comply with RCW 49.46.210 and WAC's 296-128-600 through 296-128-700 in providing paid sick leave to all covered employees (non-exempt).

Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages. 

Temporary positions are eligible for membership and will participate in the Department of Retirement Systems. 

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the following instructions before you proceed in responding to the supplemental questions below. Answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated by subject matter experts. You must answer each question in its entirety for it to be considered as a complete answer. You must also answer the remainder of these questions as truthfully and as accurately as possible. Please do not refer to your resume or other attached documents, or copy and paste information from your resume or other attached documents, in lieu of answering any questions. Your responses must be typed in the space provided for each question. Your responses may be assessed in subsequent examinations and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration may result in disqualification from the examination process and possible elimination from future employment opportunities with the City of Lacey. As part of the interview process, you may be invited to come in and perform a work assessment prior to interviews related to the duties of this position. Please note that the work experience section must be completed AND a Letter of Interest must be attached. Please indicate "yes" to show that you have read these instructions and understand that your application may be considered incomplete if any of the above criteria are not met.
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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
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A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required at the time of application. Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
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Please prove two to four sentences explaining your class, including the desired ages of participants.
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Please list your experience that qualifies you to teach this skill.
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Please provide a two to three sentence promotional description of the program you would like to teach, as it would appear in our class brochure or website.

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Agency
City of Lacey
Address
420 College Street SE

Lacey, Washington, 98503
Phone
360-486-8717