Job Details

Who we are:

Eureka Valley Arts aims to provide an artistic safe haven for all nearby kids. Its important that kids and staff feel seen, heard, respected, and safe. At Eureka Valley Arts, we support people of all faiths, gender identities, sexualities, races, disabilities, and personal identities. Every person deserves to be treated with respect. We want kids to grow into their individuality and have a strong sense of self. One of the best ways we can encourage this is by having incredible projects that can shift dynamics for anyones personal needs. Art and STEM are wonderful outlets for exploring feelings and learning growth. We want our staff to be invested in their own professional development aimed towards education and social-emotional learning.

The Position:

We are looking to hire a sewing teacher, and additional art skills such as cooking, mixed media, tinkering, laser cutting, 3D printing, and more would be beneficial. This is a small business with a tightly knit group of families we serve, mostly from the surrounding elementary schools.

Desired Skills (must know at least 4): Cooking, Sewing (Home Economics), Mixed Media, Tinkering, Laser Cutter, 3D Printing, Basic Computer Skills, Wood Shop, Drawing, Painting, and a willingness to learn new things.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Childcare for children ages 5-12
• Planning and executing various art-centered projects (sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, mixed media, tinkering, cooking, woodworking, etc.)
• Cleaning and organizing the studio
• Communication with parents when necessary
• Potential evening/weekend work based on special events (staff meetings, Date Night, adult classes, EVA events)

Requirements:

• CPR certified and First Aid

Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Self-starter
• Knowledge of child development, teaching techniques, and classroom management
• Love of art and creating