OMAHA KROC CENTER - Art Instructor

If you are passionate about art and enjoy helping others develop their creative abilities, we'd love to hear from you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Art Instructor to become part of our team and inspire students of all skill levels and ages. This role provides the opportunity to encourage artistic growth while creating a positive, supportive, and engaging classroom experience.

As an Art Instructor, you will design and lead art lessons that introduce a variety of artistic techniques, materials, and creative processes. You'll help students build a strong foundation in the visual arts while encouraging them to express their own ideas and develop confidence in their unique artistic style.

We are seeking someone who values collaboration, is committed to ongoing professional development, and is excited to make a lasting impact through arts education. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of artists and contribute to a welcoming, creative environment, we encourage you to explore this opportunity and apply!

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: The Art Instructor will be responsible for teaching art classes, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing collaborative partnerships within the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching art classes.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Fine Arts Coordinator on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for art programming with schools and organizations.
• Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Fine Arts Coordinator.
• Responsible for instruction in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts preferred or equivalent qualified experience.
• Two years' teaching experience required; five years preferred.
• Evidence of portfolio shown.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in individual content area of teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development of visual arts.
• Is expected to start class on time with room set-up and reset room as required.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible.
• A willingness to promote the mission of the Salvation Army.
• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include:

• Satisfactory speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Requires bending, squatting and walking.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions: The work environment is a community center with light to moderate traffic and noise levels. For other duties of this job, such as outdoor special events and community center activities, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment at these events is usually moderate to loud.