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JOB DESCRIPTION Title: CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR P/T Department: Heritage Center Class Code: 9473 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Effective Date: January 10, 1994 (Rev. 12/2013) Grade Number: 3 GENERAL PURPOSE Under direct supervision from the Program Director, performs a variety of duties in coordinating and instructing ceramics for senior adults. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Supervises the Ceramics class; plans and instructs special technique classes; instructs participants; oversees inventory and purchase of supplies; recruits, supervises and trains the ceramic volunteers. Maintains program records to include attendance, expenses, revenues and volunteer hours. Writes articles pertaining to ceramics for the newsletter and submits in a timely manner; promotes center activities. Responsible for proper care and maintenance of kilns and other equipment. Responsible for keeping work areas neat; attends to proper storage of ceramic supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year experience in teaching ceramics or related time and experience in working with ceramics. ---PAGE BREAK--- Ceramics Instructor Page 2 Special Requirements Willing to take instructor certifications classes or appropriate classes to keep current. Knowledge in kiln operation. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge in proper loading, unloading, and operations of kilns. Working knowledge of current ceramic techniques. Ability to teach methods and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, senior adults and volunteers; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires light physical effort. It may include frequent lifting of up to ten pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Some bending, stooping and/or lifting will be required. Considerable walking may be involved. DEPT/DIVISION APPROVED BY: DATE: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: DATE: H. R. DEPT. APPROVED BY: DATE: *Essential functions of the job.