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Description
Job Title: Woodworking Department Head
Reports To: Director of Programs
Status: Part-Time, (24hrs per week) Non-exempt
Salary: $30.00 hour
Our mission:
The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming, hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative hub built around the industrial arts, The Crucible is a catalyst for individual growth and vibrant community connections.
In addition to supporting working and emerging artists and art students, The Crucible is increasingly focused on supporting career pathways into the arts and the industrial trades, and on supporting access to our programs, for BIPOC youth and families, especially those from West Oakland. A leader in the Bay Area arts community, The Crucible is widely recognized for its exceptional learning experiences, rich and varied arts programs, skilled and committed faculty, and unparalleled educational facilities.
Job summary:
Department Heads are the leaders of their department. They collaborate with the Programs team on faculty recruitment, retention, and scheduling, as well as on class planning, new courses, and curriculum development. They are responsible for making sure that their department feels welcoming, safe, and inclusive of everyone interested in learning. We look to them to develop students who are interested, into skilled artists, and help those students move into teaching roles when applicable. Department heads are the point person for sharing information about what is happening in their department. We rely on them to keep their department faculty informed of new educational procedures, safety and skills training opportunities, as well as new classes.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with Faculty Coordinator, Programs staff, and Director of Programs to plan and schedule classes and fill them with available faculty
Work with Studio and Programs to manage the ordering for upcoming classes, and with Studio to store and manage inventory for classes
Hold an hour long department meeting quarterly to communicate key developments, challenges, and opportunities in the department, (virtual meetings are fine and we can help you set them up)
Support The Crucibles’ equity and inclusion goals by making your department a safe, welcoming, and supportive place for everyone
Create and offer equitable TA and teaching opportunities
Work collaboratively with other departments on ways to improve systems, coordinate energy and equipment usage, and support artists and learners
Send out a bimonthly email to department members updating them on department news
Write and send out a short, quarterly “newsletter”/update to Crucible wood department alumni
Attend faculty meetings
Develop and maintain area procedures and standards in partnership with studio crew
Relay facility or equipment problems that could impact classes to studio and programs teams
Evaluate/observe new instructors and TAs
Offer training to develop teaching assistants in your department
Develop programming and curriculum in advance for new classes and workshops
Teach in your department on an active basis; ability to instruct woodturning a plus
Requirements
Qualifications
Five years of experience producing work projects in woodworking, a minimum of two years teaching experience, and the capacity to create an inspiring environment in the classroom
Excellent teacher, with demonstrated leadership in your field
Strong commitment to teaching, curriculum design and development, and collaboration
Proficiency with Google suite tools ? Able to perform routine maintenance on hand tools and build or re-build shop sleds and jigs as needed
Able to meet students where they are, respect and welcome them
Nonprofit, educational, and or industrial arts experience a plus ? Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends when required.
Able to lift 35 lbs
This is an hourly, part-time position based in Oakland, California. The Crucible is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all persons, especially those who bring the benefits of diversity to the organization. Women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
oakland, CA, 94616, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.