Arts & Humanities Instructor for Youth Programs (Flexible)

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Bougher (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

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Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead high-quality youth programs that help participants build skills, confidence, and character in a safe, engaging environment. This part-time, hourly role pays $15.92–$17.00 and includes rewards such as a free YMCA membership, flexible work schedules, and discounts on child care and summer camp programs.

Requirements include being 16+ years old, experience with arts and crafts or related activities, and the ability to supervise

Qualifications

• 16+ years of age.
• Experience participating in or instructing the applicable program area- arts and crafts!
• Ability to safely lead participants in age-appropriate instruction and activities
• Ability to maintain focus and supervise participants throughout program sessions
• Current certifications required for the assigned program, or ability to obtain before instructing, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Deliver YMCA instructional programs in accordance with established curriculum and quality standards
• Teach and evaluate participant skill progression while encouraging confidence and personal growth
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment
• Reinforce the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility through instruction
• Monitor participant safety and behavior throughout all activities
• Communicate participant progress and program updates with families as appropriate
• Maintain attendance records and complete required program documentation
• Ensure program spaces are clean, organized, and ready for the next activity
• Participate in required staff meetings and trainings

Skills

Arts & crafts experience

Program instruction experience

Job description

Part Time, Hourly | $15.92 - $17.00

We believe that great people build great communities.

We are looking for enthusiastic instructors to lead high-quality YMCA youth programs that help participants build skills, confidence, and character. Whether teaching progressive or competitive programs, you'll create a safe, engaging environment where every participant can learn, grow, and have fun.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

• Flexible work schedule

• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Program Instructor:

• 16+ years of age

• Experience participating in or instructing the applicable program area- arts and crafts!

• Ability to safely lead participants in age-appropriate instruction and activities

• Ability to maintain focus and supervise participants throughout program sessions

• Current certifications required for the assigned program, or ability to obtain before instructing, if applicable

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Program Instructor:

• Deliver YMCA instructional programs in accordance with established curriculum and quality standards

• Teach and evaluate participant skill progression while encouraging confidence and personal growth

• Foster an inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment

• Reinforce the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility through instruction

• Monitor participant safety and behavior throughout all activities

• Communicate participant progress and program updates with families as appropriate

• Maintain attendance records and complete required program documentation

• Ensure program spaces are clean, organized, and ready for the next activity

• Participate in required staff meetings and trainings

What you can expect:

• Support from an experienced program leadership team

• Ongoing training and coaching

• Opportunities to teach a variety of programs and grow your instructional skills

• Meaningful work that helps young people build confidence, develop new abilities, and have fun

After reading this, if you're thinking "this is me," we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.