Flexible Part-Time Arts & Humanities Instructor

Philaymca; Mount Laurel Township (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 day

Planning for your future

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time Program Instructor to lead youth programs in a safe, engaging environment. You will deliver age-appropriate activities, track progress, and reinforce core YMCA values while ensuring participant safety and well-being.

Ideal candidates have experience in arts and crafts, can work 16+ hours per week, and hold current certifications or be able to obtain them before teaching. Flexible scheduling and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of age
• Experience participating in or instructing arts and crafts programs
• Ability to safely lead participants in age-appropriate instruction
• Current certifications required for the assigned program, or ability to obtain before instructing

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 and crafts

Instructional delivery

Job description

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time Program Instructor to lead youth programs in a safe, engaging environment. You will deliver age-appropriate activities, track progress, and reinforce core YMCA values while ensuring participant safety and well-being.

Ideal candidates have experience in arts and crafts, can work 16+ hours per week, and hold current certifications or be able to obtain them before teaching. Flexible scheduling and a supportive team are offered.