Art Camp Instructor - Clay (Summer/Seasonal)

Art Camp Instructor - Clay (Summer/Seasonal)

Details

• Part- time, Seasonal, non-exempt
• $23.00 - $24.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Reports to Recreation Supervisor- Arts and Events
• Located at Eden Prairie Art Center (7650 Equitable Dr., Eden Prairie, MN).
• Position will run June – August 2026 (8:30am-12:30 or 12:30-4:30pm). Hours vary based on experience and Art Center needs: primarily weekdays with some weekend and evening hours available.

Responsibilities

The Summer Art Camp Instructor leads classes, workshops, and special event projects for children and youth ages 6 - 16. Must be able to teach youth pottery wheel at an introductory to intermediate level and introductory level clay hand-building for children and youth.  Preference given to those instructors with experience teaching ceramics to children or youth. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Prepares and provides creative curriculum and instruction for ceramics, including pottery wheel and hand-building. Works with Lead Studio Tech to coordinate firings. Instructs summer art day camps (morning or afternoon), and special programs and bookings such as birthday parties and Kids Night Out. Ensure students’ needs are met through personal recognition, creating a safe and art camp environment, individual and group instruction, and providing quality service.
• Effectively prepares the necessary resources and supplies prior to class and responds in timely manner to emails and other schedule inquiries.
• Assumes a leadership role as an arts professional through administration of all Art Center policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for participants and monitoring the well-being of all participants throughout art programs. Assists in the upkeep and general maintenance of the Art Center building. May be responsible for opening and closing the Art Center building for programs and open studio time.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• At least one year of formal or hands-on training in ceramics. B.S., B.A., or B.F.A. degree in ceramics, studio arts, arts education or related subject preferred.
• Available to teach weekday art camps June – August required. Additional weekend availability preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children and youth required.
• Minimum of 6 months relevant ceramics experience required. At least 1 year of relevant ceramics experience preferred. Able to create lesson plans independently for children, youth, or teens in wheel throwing and hand-building. Some equipment training or subject-matter training provided.
• Experience teaching children or youth in an educational, community or recreation setting preferred.
• Art teaching experience in a school or art center setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Able to write clearly and succinctly. Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner. Prioritizes what needs to get done. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Factors several considerations when planning. Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships. 

Application Process

To apply, please visit www.edenprairieMN.gov and click on the Jobs tab