Part-time Piano Instructor

**SUMMARY**

The _Special Interest Instructor _teaches class on a mutually agreed upon topic to participants registered through the Champaign Park District. There are many Special Interest Instructors, each teaching an area of expertise.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to plan and lead age appropriate activities in area of expertise
- May require proof of certification when appropriate
- Previous teaching experience with references
- CPR and First Aid certified if applicable
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Park District staff and the general public
- POSITIVE CAN DO TEAM ATTITUDE

**SUPERVISION**
- Special Interest Instructors _report to the Program Coordinator (or designated staff) for their assigned program. _Special Interest Instructors_ do not supervise other staff members

**CLASSIFICATIONS**
- Non Exempt, hourly
- Part-time

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Follow all Champaign Park District safety policies and perform all work in a manner that ensures the safety of the public, fellow employees, and themselves
- Submit program outline to Program Coordinator at least two weeks (and preferably one season) before class begins
- Assist supervisor in developing brochure copy to describe class
- Help promote class with publicity approved and/or produced by the Marketing Department
- Request roster one week prior to start date and check attendance minimums
- Plan, organize, and implement the class in area of expertise
- Attend and lead each class or provide a make-up class
- Maintain good public relations with participants, parents, other staff members, and general public
- Maintain accurate budget of all class expenses
- Responsible for the purchase, maintenance and safe and proper use of program supplies
- Maintain the program environment in a clean and orderly fashion
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for participants
- Responsible for maintaining an open line of communication with the Program Coordinator regarding all situations concerning the program, participants, and staff
- Communicate effectively with staff, participants, and parents
- Maintain records of program operations including participant files, incident/accident reports, attendance and sign-out sheets
- Notify all program participants of schedule changes or cancellations
- Distribute participant evaluations at the conclusion of the program
- Complete an instructor evaluation when requested

**MARGINAL FUNCTIONS**
- Attend all required meetings
- Other duties as assigned

**PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS**
- The Special Interest Instructor is responsible for safe and well-organized programs in area of expertise
- The Special Interest Instructor must be able to respond to problem situations in a mature manner and within the policies and procedures of the Champaign Park District

**PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS**
- The Special Interest Instructor may need to respond quickly and accurately
- Must be able to be physically active to effectively teach in area of expertise

**ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS**
- May be exposed to hazardous art and craft chemicals
- May be exposed to all weather conditions