KIDS ART PROGRAMME TUTOR
The Learning Connexion (TLC) is a school of Creativity and Art based in the Hutt Valley, Wellington. We are now seeking a dynamic, friendly and fun person to deliver our Kids Art Programmes!
Our ideal candidate will be a practising artist with experience designing art activities for children across a broad range of media. You will be teaching children and young people from 5-16 years, so experience working with large groups of children is a must. Understanding of the health and safety requirements involved with kids’ programmes is also essential. You will be reliable, energetic and motivated to contribute to a positive working environment that celebrates creativity, inclusion and diversity.
The role consists of delivery of our after school and homeschool classes during term time and our school holiday programme (during the school term breaks). Flexibility is a must, as hours vary from 20 hours per week during term time, to 40 hours plus per week during the holiday programmes. The position is located at our campus in Lower Hutt.
Job tasks and responsibilities:
- Liaise with Kids Art Programme Coordinator for the planning and delivery of our Kids Art Programmes
- Deliver classes during term time and school holiday programmes
- Work with students of different ages and abilities in ways that are respectful, helpful and supportive of their different needs in keeping with our school’s pedagogy
- Manage action learning, engage interest and get the best out of multi-leveled groups
- Liaise with parents/caregivers in regard to enrolments, attendance and students’ progress
- Studio and class preparation and other general administration tasks as needed to support the Kids Art Programme Coordinator
- Ensure health and safety requirements of the programme are abided by
Core skills and attributes:
- Organised, flexible and able to multi-task
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and able to connect creatively in spontaneous ways
- Clear communication skills
- Open-minded, non-judgemental team player who takes initiative
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to self-manage and time-manage
- Tolerant, inclusive and respectful
To apply:
Start the ball rolling towards your next career step! Email us your current CV and a covering letter with referee details to: recruitment@tlc.ac.nz
Applications close Friday 21 June at 5.00pm, but please note that if the ideal candidate is found prior to this date, we may move forward early with our shortlisting and selection process.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a police check.
Please note you must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.