Dance Youth Instructor - After-School Showcases & Belonging

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Instructor for Youth Programs to support after-school activities for school-age children. You will mentor kids, deliver curriculum, and foster belonging through structured activities, teamwork, and positive guidance.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, compliance with policies, and engagement with families; the position is part-time up to 29 hours per week at Weingart East LA YMCA.

Qualifications

• Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring).
• Ability to plan and run age-appropriate program activities.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging.
• Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children.
• Use positive behavior support, redirection, and constructive discipline.
• Promotes inclusion and ADA compliance where appropriate.
• Plan and implement classes with topic and skill mastery, culminating in a showcase.
• Adheres to safety, cleanliness, and records requirements.
• Engage parents as volunteers and communicate effectively.

Skills

Strong character values

Strong communication skills

Emotional maturity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Instructor for Youth Programs to support after-school activities for school-age children. You will mentor kids, deliver curriculum, and foster belonging through structured activities, teamwork, and positive guidance.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, compliance with policies, and engagement with families; the position is part-time up to 29 hours per week at Weingart East LA YMCA.