Creative Workshop Instructor for Adults

About this position

General Purpose: Develops and leads technical and engaging art making curriculum for adult learners. Responsible for project planning, demonstration, instruction, and the management and requesting of all art making supplies. Sets the tone, pace, and project scope of the art making portion of the program. Instructors use the resources of the Memorial Art Gallery (most notably access to permanent and travelling exhibitions) to engage, inspire and keep students learning. Responsibilities: · Prepares and plans lessons to teach at the Memorial Art Gallery. · Designs course materials to fit the pace, goals, and skill level of the class. · Sets a schedule of instruction with goals consistent to the class as planned to fit into curriculum. · Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject and medium. · Prepares in advance any materials students will need (i.e. material lists, handouts, audiovisual presentations). · Makes timely requests to Creative Workshop Manager for supply needs, gallery visits, copies and audio-visual needs. · Helps students to identify their goal for the course. · Supports students in meeting those goals by achieving increasing levels of demonstrated skill and individual creativity among students. · Exposes students to the technical processes and language they may need to progress in any further study. · Provides students with assistance, guidance, and encouragement. · Provides constructive critique to students’ work/evaluates student performance as requested. · Manages provided supplies and equipment with proper care. · Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment within the classroom. Cleans up after each program in accordance with CW best practices and expectations. Encourages students to properly clean-up their supplies, equipment and workstations. · Adheres to all University of Rochester and Memorial Art Gallery policies. · Completes required trainings (either digitally or in person) on an annual basis. · Completes and submits attendance records to the office. · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in studio art or a related discipline. 3-5 years related experience teaching art or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Instructors must complete a background check and appropriate trainings for working with minors.

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