HOURLY - Instructor 3 (Cultural)

Full Job Description

The City of Las Vegas is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor 3. This is an Hourly position.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for future openings.

Cultural Affairs seeks part-time instructors with arts, music, dance and theatre expertise including, but not limited to: performance, audition management, Film (including recording, auditioning and performing for the camera), set design and construction, production and stage management, light and sound engineering, tech direction, voice instruction (solo and choral), Music direction, dance and choreography (all types), costume and prop design, etc.

Ideal candidates will contribute to the catalog of cultural classes offered by the City of Las Vegas but will also assist with productions through the Rainbow Youth Theatre Company at the Charleston Heights Arts Center.

May include assignments in, but not limited to: Cultural Centers, City-owned event spaces and parks, or seasonal camps.

Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.

Requirements

Provides advanced instruction to participants registered in classes; greets participants; provides facility tours; explains facility programs to participants; sets up/takes down equipment for program and/or special event; prepares curriculum guidelines for proposed classes; prints Activity Role Sheet; conducts role call.

In addition to teaching instruction, depending on area of expertise, ideal candidate may be required to contribute to production duties for stage shows managed by the Rainbow Youth Theatre Company (for students aged 10 – 18).

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Has a good working understanding of instruction techniques to lead participants on various cultural, performance, music and fine arts classes.

• Experience in working with people with disabilities and the associated behaviors is desirable.

• Experience teaching minors under age 18 is desirable.

• Bilingual skills are desireable.

License or Certificate:

• Have valid certification(s) for instruction of specialized classes

Additional Information

Competencies:

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.

SELECTION PROCESS: Final candidate selection may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the job." Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

NOTE: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.