Performing Arts Instructor

ymcapkccareers; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 streaming membership

Flexible scheduling around school and

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Digital mental health counseling

Wellness program

LifeMart employee discount center

Professional training, education, and‑

certification opportunities

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a Part-Time Performing Arts Instructor to lead beginner through adult classes at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA. Wages are $17.13–$20.70 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

You will create progressive lesson plans, align with YMCA standards, manage materials and budgets, and participate in events. Requirements include 5 years of performing arts training and 1–2 years teaching experience, plus a commitment to inclusive,

Qualifications

• 5 years of formal training in performing arts or comparable experience.
• 1–2 years of experience as a teacher or teaching assistant.
• Ability to instruct beginning and intermediate classes.
• Willingness to teach ages preschool through adult.

Responsibilities

• Follow/Implement YMCA Quality Standards and Well Being themes in Youth Programming and Staff Development.
• Create progressive class lesson plans reflecting abilities and ages.
• Ensure materials/content are developmentally appropriate and reflect YMCA values.
• Provide lesson plans, supply list, and budget to Arts Director as requested.
• Participate in performances and YMCA events as assigned.
• Communicate program information and student progress as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Class instruction

Youth programming

Diversity advocacy

Education

5 years performing arts training

Job description

Position: Performing Arts Instructor

Wage: $17.13 to $20.70 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

As a Performing Arts Instructor, you will be responsible for providing leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in performing arts while ensuring a quality experience to students and parents.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• You have 5 years of formal training in performing arts or comparable experience.
• You have 1-2 years of experience as a teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• You are able to instruct beginning and intermediate level classes.
• You are excited to teach classes for ages preschool through adult.
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• You firmly believe that the arts should be open to everyone regardless of artistic ability, experience, or financial circumstance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow/Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.
• Create class lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught as well as reflect YMCA core values.
• Ensure that all program materials and content are developmentally appropriate and reflect the YMCA mission, values, and service to the community.
• Provide lesson plans, supply list, and budget to Arts Director as requested.
• Participate in performances, Y Arts Week events and other YMCA events as assigned.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress as needed.

  Benefits:

  All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

  • A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
  • Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
  • Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
  • 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

  Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

  • HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
  • Willamette Dental Plan
  • VSP Vision Plan

  At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity so all can thrive in every season of life.

  The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled