{"id":5986,"date":"2022-08-08T10:49:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/?p=5986"},"modified":"2022-08-08T10:49:19","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:49:19","slug":"the-works-seeks-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/2022\/08\/08\/the-works-seeks-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Works seeks Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Works: WE&#8217;RE HIRING TEACHERS!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><b>ABOUT US:<\/b>\u00a0The Works Seattle is a community of people with passionate interests and the curiosity to learn more. We teach hands-on experiences through in-person classes at our shop in Pioneer Square and through DIY Kits shipped nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Making art, cooking, learning new things, and connecting over shared interests is our small contribution to making the world a better place. Nurturing our community is core to who we are and we live by the motto that everyone is welcome at The Works, always.<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT YOU:\u00a0<\/b>We are looking for someone who is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Articulate, friendly, and comfortable with public speaking, ideally with experience in teaching or facilitating workshops.<\/li>\n<li>Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to prioritize between multiple projects and deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>A team player with a can-do attitude, valuing diversity in perspectives, approaches, and backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>THE ROLE:\u00a0<\/b>This is a unique opportunity to join The Works\u2019 team and grow with us at our Pioneer Square location. This team member will teach classes, develop DIY Kits, and contribute to a dynamic environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teach an average of 4 hands-on classes per month. Develop lesson plans, timelines, and handouts.<\/li>\n<li>Host an average of 4 in-house and partner teacher classes per month. The host role includes welcoming students, assisting with set-up and clean-up, and operating the point of sale system. Occasionally represent The Works at pop-ups or maker markets.<\/li>\n<li>Develop 1-2 DIY Kits per year, including design, contents, and video instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are willing to train the right person even if you don&#8217;t have all of the qualifications listed. Your positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to receive and apply feedback are the most important assets we&#8217;re searching for.<\/p>\n<p><b>THE DETAILS:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is a part-time position starting with 20 hours per week. It will include varying hours and days, including evenings and weekends.<\/li>\n<li>We offer competitive wages, including sick leave. Receive a 25% discount on classes, kits, and retail. We are invested in your growth and offer a $500 annual continuing education budget.<\/li>\n<li>We promote from within and are looking for someone to grow into a leadership position, which will come with an increase in hours and pay rate over a period of time.<\/li>\n<li>College degrees are not required. We value diversity and we strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and members of other marginalized communities to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>TO APPLY:<\/b>\u00a0Send an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kellie@theworksseattle.com\">kellie@theworksseattle.com<\/a>. Include your resume and a cover letter detailing your past experiences and why you think you would be a great fit for our team.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled but we are hoping to hire our next team member to begin in September!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Works: WE&#8217;RE HIRING TEACHERS! ABOUT US:\u00a0The Works Seattle is a community of people with passionate interests and the curiosity to learn more. We teach hands-on experiences through in-person classes at our shop in Pioneer Square and through DIY Kits shipped nationwide. 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