Contract/ Part-time Program Coordinator - Arts Instructor (Pacific View Arts Center)

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to):

• Develop class ideas, create lesson plans and establish goals for a variety of arts programs such as drawing, painting, mosaic, collage, fiber art, printmaking, photography, dance, music, graphic design, animation and commercial art etc.
• Instruct participants of all ages in group settings of up to 16-32 participants at various ability levels in arts classes, workshops, and youth camps. 
• Provide appropriate instruction and activities for participants to meet objectives and enjoy the creative process. Lead classes through engaging teaching techniques that demonstrate clarity and creativity with encouragement for participants to reach their personal goals.
• Coordinate with volunteers to assist with programs.
• Select and requisition instructional materials; maintain inventory records. 
• Ensure that all spaces and classes are safe, welcoming, and inclusive to all participants.

Essential Job Functions

• Resolves unusual or difficult customer service requirements without the necessity of referral to program managers.
• Performs a full range of duties, which require the application of comprehensive and specialized knowledge regarding arts education and classroom management.
• Coordinates, plans, implements, and assists in the management of arts education programs in the absence of direct supervision.
• Instructs others from outside the department and program in the methods and requirements to accomplish Pacific View Arts Center arts education priorities.
• Operates with considerable independence in maintenance of assignments and special projects related to assigned area of responsibility and or arts discipline.
• Possesses expertise in an arts discipline that is offered as a regular class course at the Pacific View Arts Center.
• Must be able to manage art supplies, equipment, tools and classroom, and storage spaces. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, and lists, and to prepare correspondence, basic reports, forms, and instructional materials following prescribed formats.
• Requires the ability to conceptualize and create art form(s) and encourage creative flow while applying artistic principles.
• Performs other related work as required.

For any inquiries regarding this recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that all applications must be submitted online through this portal in order to be considered.

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.