GlassRoots is hiring a part-time instructor to work in our hot shop and join our amazing teaching and artistic staff. This is a skilled artistic and technical work position which includes provision of instruction, and fabrication and repair of glass pieces in the hot shop.
About GlassRoots GlassRoots ignites and builds the creative and economic vitality of greater Newark, with a focus on underserved youth and young adults, through the transformative power of the glass art experience. Through involvement with GlassRoots’ arts, residents of all ages are empowered to think creatively and realize new visions of their futures through the art of glassmaking. Widely renowned for excellence in collaborative programming, GlassRoots presents high quality, rigorous, innovative, relevant, and diverse programing that both reflects and expands the community’s interests. Our Values GlassRoots’ core values drive our constant pursuit of institutional excellence, and inspire all that we do. To maximize our impact, we embrace these values:
Purpose for this Position GlassRoots is hiring a part-time instructor to work in our hot shop and join the artistic staff of our exciting and growing arts education non-profit organization in Newark NJ. This is a skilled artistic and technical work position which includes provision of instruction, and fabrication and repair of glass pieces in the hot shop. We seek a self-motivated individual who can assist in the delivery of our artistic programs, offered to our target audience of disengaged youth and young adults as well as to the general public. The work involves instruction of youth and adult students in the hot shop, the operation of facilities required for the instruction, fabrication and repair of a wide variety of glass pieces. On any given day you’ll be providing instruction to students participating in GlassRoots’ long and short term programs, teaching adults in recreational programs, and maintaining the hot shop. Additional responsibility includes the creation of sales and commissioned works. This is part-time position, with growth potential, which will begin with 20 hours per week to assist with our growing demand. Applicant must have daytime, weekend, and evening availability; the schedule will vary dependent on classes and projects schedules. Due to our work with youth, candidates must be able to clear background checks, and provide references. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity and to attracting and supporting a staff and board who represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve. BIPOC candidates are strongly urged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability. Compensation Hourly: $22-25/hour dependent on experience FTE (full time equivalent): 0.5 (15 - 20 hours/week) Status: Non exempt Reports to: Program Director, and works at the direction of the Lead Hot Shop Instructor Application Instructions Please send a cover letter describing your qualifications with your resume, with the subject line “[Your Name] – Glassblower PT” to Lisa Duggan, Program Director, via email at lduggan@glassroots.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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