Arts & Education Program Instructor

Ymca; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, OH is seeking an Arts & Education Instructor to design engaging curriculum for 5- and 8-week sessions and to deliver high-quality classes. In this role you will plan lessons, prepare materials, and teach on schedule, ensuring accessible programs for diverse youth.

You will collaborate with the Arts & Education Coordinator, maintain equipment, and communicate changes promptly while upholding safety standards and teamwork with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum planning for arts education or programming.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach and communicate with diverse age groups.

Responsibilities

• Design/plan curriculum for classes or lessons offered.
• Be prepared and ready to teach on time for each class.
• Communicate with staff regarding changes or safety issues.
• Maintain equipment and materials in good condition.
• Attend staff meetings and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Arts-related degree/certificate is a plus

Tools

Office equipment

Computers

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The role of Arts & Education Instructors is to develop classroom curriculum and plan effective classroom structure to teach students in their professional field. In doing so, instructors offer our members a high quality of Arts and Education programs for 5 & 8 week sessions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Design/plan curriculum for classes or lessons offered.Be prepared and ready to teach on time for each class.In the event of a cancellation, contact all participants of cancellation or time change of a class or workshop.Inform Arts & Education Coordinator of noteworthy changes; class changes or cancellations should not be altered during a session.When possible, provide advance for illness, absenteeism or finding a sub for your class.Write brief descriptions of classes for newsletter, brochures, and other necessary articles.Communicate with the Arts & Education Administrator or Director regarding problems or concerns.Keep equipment and materials in good organized condition.Attend Arts and Education staff meetingsFollow all safety and risk management procedures and report any safety issues to your supervisor.Other duties as assigned if required by business necessity.EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:High School diploma or equivalent, degree or certificate is a plus.Mastery of a specialized talent, skill, or knowledge of the artsAbility to teach and communicate with desired age groups for instructed classREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:Experience in curriculum planning for arts education or programmingStrong written and oral communication skills;Provide materials and specialty items for classes as required by the developed curriculumExperience working with the public and diverse cultures;Must work as part of a team while using good judgment and functioning with minimal supervisionWhen applicable, should have experience working with general office equipment and appropriate technology including computer hardware and software.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs or bend/lift/stoop to assist with setup and break down of equipment or other items required for programs.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENTTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsCountryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing training, and clear behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations and concerns very seriously. All employees are required to follow our child protection policies, complete required training, and report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately.