Performing Arts Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Sumner (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

Paid sick leave

EAP & mental health resources

Wellness program

LifeMart employee discounts

Professional training & certification

20% discount on YMCA programs

Teladoc Health access (HealthiestYou)

VSP Vision Plan

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Sumner, WA is hiring a part-time Performing Arts Instructor. The role involves leading classes for preschool through adult, developing progressive lesson plans, and delivering a high-quality arts experience at Gordon Family YMCA.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in performing arts or equivalent experience, plus 1–2 years teaching. Commitment to inclusion and ongoing training is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of formal training in performing arts or comparable experience.
• 1–2 years of teaching and/or teaching assistant experience.
• Instruct beginning and intermediate classes.
• Teach ages preschool through adult with diverse populations.
• Arts access should be open to everyone regardless of level.

Responsibilities

• Follow/Implement YMCA quality standards and Well Being dimensions in Youth Programming.
• Create progressive class lesson plans aligned with ages and abilities.
• Ensure materials/content reflect YMCA mission and community service.
• Provide lesson plans, supply list, and budget to Arts Director as requested.
• Participate in performances, Arts Week events, and YMCA activities.
• Communicate program information and student progress effectively.

Skills

Teaching experience

Youth instruction

Curriculum planning

Diversity & inclusion

Background check pass

Job description

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: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, 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.

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)
• 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 to 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

Location(s)

16101 64th St E, Sumner , Washington 98390 , United States

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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