Visual Arts Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 virtual streaming membership

Flexible scheduling around activities

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Visual Arts Instructor to join our team at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor, WA. This part-time role leads visual and digital arts classes, develops engaging lesson plans, and reflects YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with 5+ years of arts training or teaching experience, and ability to teach multiple disciplines (drawing, painting, preschool arts, ceramics).

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of formal performing arts training or comparable experience.
• 1-2 years of experience as a performing arts teacher and/or teaching assistant preferred.
• Positive attitude and experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate sound technical and artistic principles to program participants.
• Create lesson plans within the allotted hours with a progression relevant to ages and abilities.
• Attend and contribute to art exhibitions and YMCA events as assigned.
• Communicate program information and student progress to youth, arts director and members.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings as required.
• Assist the arts director in outreach and campaigns.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom and store art supplies after each class.

Skills

Performing arts experience

Lesson planning

Youth program experience

Ability to teach multiple disciplines

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Visual Arts Instructor to join our team.

The YMCAfocuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Visual Arts Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in visual and/or digital arts classes - providing a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and demonstrate sound technical and artistic principles to program participants.
• Create class lesson plans within the allotted budgeted hours with a natural progression that relates to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught, as well as reflect YMCA dance curricula and YMCA core values.
• Attend and contribute to art exhibitions and other YMCA events as assigned.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress to the youth and/or arts director and members each session.
• Attend center and association visual art staff training and meetings as required.
• Assist the youth and/or arts director in reaching campaign goals by telling the Y story, making personal asks, and supporting center events.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment by thoroughly cleaning program areas and properly storing all art supplies after each class.

You'll also be able to use your skills to teach classes like:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Preschool Arts
• Ceramics AND MORE!!

Are you a good fit?

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of formal performing arts training or comparable experience.
• 1-2 years of experience as a performing arts teacher and/or teaching assistant preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Possess the knowledge and skills to teach preschool and beginning-level visual arts classes. Multiple disciplines preferred.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that reflect appropriate level, ability, and classroom management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day of employment. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Wages:

$17.13 - $20.36/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

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

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.