Job Description

Posting number: 202600080

Department: Parks & Recreation- Enterprise Facilities

Division: Art Center

Job classification: PT/S ART INSTRUCTOR III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Customer Service, Arts, Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media, Instructor, Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts

Summary

Are you a creative force with a gift for inspiring others?

Step into a role where your artistry meets community impact. The Edina Art Center is seeking a dynamic Adult Watercolor and/or Pastel Instructor to join our collaborative, community-centered team. In this position, you will guide teen and adult learners through the expressive world of painting, from luminous watercolors to richly textured pastels. You will shape meaningful studio experiences, nurture confidence at every skill level, and help students discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own. If you thrive in colorful spaces, love sharing your craft, and believe in the power of art to connect people, this is your canvas.

Please submit images of your past art pieces to Acoffice@edinamn.gov in addition to your application.

This position will remain open until filled.

Examples of duties

Essential Functions

• Develop six-week classes and/or workshops that advance the goals of the Edina Art Center as an organization that meets community needs
• Demonstrate the ability to teach teen and adult learners
• Demonstrate techniques and artistic skills to successfully teach classes
• Work as a part of a team of instructors and staff to support the arts in Edina and surrounding communities

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree or coursework leading to a degree in art or art education, or equivalent experience in teaching art
• Two years experience developing age appropriate curriculum for adults
• Two years experience teaching visual arts to adults in a classroom or workshop setting
• Available to work evenings and/or weekend

Supplemental information

Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, talk, write, hear. Lift and carry supplies - up to 50 pounds.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this job at any time.