Drawing Instructor - Nature / Plants

Associated-Recreation-Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) in Seattle offers a part-time nature drawing instructor role at Miller Community Center for six weeks, starting September 9, 2026. Classes occur on Wednesdays, with a starting pay of $27.00/hr and a full pay range of $25.00–$35.00/hr.

The position emphasizes a relaxed, inclusive learning environment and plant-inspired drawing projects. The successful candidate will plan lessons, manage the classroom, and communicate professionally with ARC staff and

Qualifications

• Experience teaching art in recreational, educational, or community settings.
• Ability to adapt instruction to varying ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Willingness to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup.
• Lead six weekly drawing classes inspired by plants and natural subjects.

Skills

Art instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Background check

Job description

Job Location: Miller Community Center - Seattle, WAStart: September 9, 2026Schedule: 6 weekly classes on Wednesdays from Sep. 16-Oct. 21Starting Pay: $27.00/hr.Full pay range: - $25.00 - $35.00/hr. (Employee may earn up to $35.00/hr. with continued employment.)If you're a talented artist with a flair for flora, vegetation, and greenery, we'd love for you to join our team at Miller Community Center. We're seeking an experienced drawing instructor to lead a beginner-friendly class in a relaxed and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching the fundamentals of drawing, including line, shape, and value. You'll guide your students as they create expressive sketches inspired by plants and simple natural subjects.This position will last 6 weeks, with the possibility of future teaching opportunities depending on program needs and instructor interest.Associated Recreation Council (ARC) in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) to provide high-quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages. ARC is committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and safe programs that strengthen our community.Nature Drawing Instructor duties and responsibilities:Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environmentPrepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanupAdapt instruction to meet participant needs and abilitiesCommunicate professionally with ARC staff, site supervisors, and participants/caregiversNature Drawing Instructor qualifications:Experience teaching art in a recreational, educational, or community setting (preferred)Experience working with seniors and/or young children (parent/tot)Strong communication and classroom management skillsAbility to pass a criminal background checkBenefits:ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.