Art Instructor (Delridge Community Center)

Arcseattle; California; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC–Delridge is seeking a creative and dependable Art Instructor to lead community art classes for seniors, parent/tot participants, and summer camp-aged children in California. You will adapt projects for varying skill levels and abilities, plan engaging age-appropriate activities, and create a safe, inclusive learning environment while maintaining clear communication with ARC staff and participants.

Experience teaching in recreational or community settings and the ability to pass a background

Qualifications

• Experience teaching art in a recreational, educational, or community setting.
• Experience working with seniors and/or young children (parent/tot).
• Background in art education, early childhood education, recreation, or related field.
• Experience teaching summer camps or extended programs.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Lead relaxed, accessible art classes for older adults.
• Adapt projects for varying skill levels and physical abilities.
• Foster creativity, social connection, and enjoyment through art.
• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities based on program type.
• Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup.

Skills

Art instruction

Strong communication

Classroom management

Independent work

Reliability

Education

Art education background

Early childhood education background

Job description

ARC–Delridge is seeking a creative, dependable Art Instructor to teach community art classes. This position offers opportunities to work with **seniors**, **parent/tot participants**, and **summer camp-aged children**. Instructors may teach one or more program types based on experience, interest, and availability. Candidates with experience across multiple age groups are strongly encouraged to apply.* Lead relaxed, accessible art classes designed for older adults* Adapt projects to accommodate varying skill levels and physical abilities* Foster creativity, social connection, and enjoyment through art* Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate art activities based on assigned program type(s)* Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment* Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup* Adapt instruction to meet participant needs and abilities* Communicate professionally with ARC staff, site supervisors, and participants/caregivers* Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies, procedures, and safety guidelines* Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies, procedures, and safety guidelines* Experience teaching art in a recreational, educational, or community setting* Experience working with **seniors and/or young children (parent/tot)*** Strong communication and classroom management skills* Ability to work independently and reliably* Ability to pass a criminal background check* Experience teaching **both** senior and parent/tot classes* Background in art education, early childhood education, recreation, or a related field* Experience teaching summer camps or extended programs* Comfortable adapting lessons for diverse age groups and abilities