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2 people are interested
Teach watercolors in Oakland!
ORGANIZATION: The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
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2 people are interested
Under the direct supervision of the Resident Services Coordinator Njeri Kamau-Devers, the watercolor instructor is responsible for leading a safe, relaxing and hands-on educational watercolor workshop for adults. The workshop will be tailored to the Swan’s Market Apartments resident population and their expressed needs. It shall be culturally relevant and age appropriate. The workshop may be developed and implemented for seniors and teenagers, some of whom speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin. The watercolor instructor is responsible for the design and curriculum with the assistance from the Resident Services Coordinator. The curriculum shall be designed to aid beginner adult and teenage students in learning basic watercolor skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and conduct onsite watercolor class for interested residents
- Provide careful, safe instruction with attention paid to students’ abilities and limitations
- Plan for classes, help Resident Services Coordinator set up room before and after class
- Work closely with residents in promoting wellness and helping them realize their personal best
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Three years of experience teaching watercolor classes in community-based centers, certification preferred
- Focus on brush stroke and color blending technique and careful instruction
- Ensure that all interaction with clients are respectful and non-judgmental
- Commitment to professionalism and punctuality
- Respect residents’ privacy
- Good oral communication skills
- Bilingual, multi-lingual capabilities-especially Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) a plus but not required
- Ability to work well with, respect, and assist low-income residents
- Commitment to confidentiality of individuals’ personal information
- Ability to teach class and assist residents with watercolor technique
More opportunities with The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
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About The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
Location:
1825 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, US
Mission Statement
EBALDC is a community development corporation that develops affordable housing and community facilities with integrated services focused on tenants and neighborhood residents, with emphasis on Asia Pacific Islander communities and the diverse low-income populations of the East Bay.
Description
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) is a non-profit community development organization with over 40 years of experience in building healthy, vibrant and safe neighborhoods in Oakland and East Bay. We address the specific needs of individual neighborhoods by connecting the essential elements of health and wellbeing through our Healthy Neighborhoods Approach.
EBALDC is known for developing and managing diverse, mixed-income complexes and communities, while providing vital social and financial services, to help give long-time, low-income residents the ability to stay in their neighborhoods. We know Oakland well and invest deeply in our neighborhoods. We recognize and build upon the assets unique to each community to inform and establish thoughtful partnerships that will address the social factors impacting a neighborhood’s health and wellbeing. This comprehensive perspective helps families and individuals begin a path toward healthy, stable and fulfilling lives in a holistic, sustainable way.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
918 Clay StreetOakland, CA 94607
DATE POSTED
March 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Painting
- Adult Education
- Cantonese / Mandarin
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week