Youth Art Instructor (Garfield Community Center)

Associated-Recreation-Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, seeks a Youth Art Instructor for Garfield Community Center in Seattle. You will lead weekly art projects, introduce materials and techniques, and help youth build confidence and foundational creative skills.

The role requires experience in teaching art to youth, strong communication, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching art in recreational, educational, or community settings.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate weekly art activities for youth.
• Create a safe, inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup.
• Adapt instruction to varying skill levels and needs.
• Supervise participants and maintain positive group dynamics.
• Communicate professionally with ARC staff and site supervisors.

Skills

Art education

Youth instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Starting Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 HourlyFull Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly (employees may earn higher rates with continued employment depending on ARC pay structure)Position Type: Part TimeStart: As soon as possibleSchedule: Wednesdays, 4:00pm–7:00pm (Year-round)Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), provides inclusive, high-quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages.If you’re a creative art educator who enjoys teaching youth in a supportive, engaging environment, we’d love for you to join our team at Garfield Community Center.We’re seeking a Youth Art Instructor with experience teaching art in recreational, educational, or community settings. The instructor will lead weekly art projects, introduce various art materials and techniques, and help youth build confidence and foundational creative skills.Youth Art Instructor duties and responsibilities:Lead age‑appropriate weekly art activities for youthCreate a safe, inclusive, supportive learning environmentPrepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanupAdapt instruction to varying skill levels and needsSupervise participants and maintain positive group dynamicsCommunicate professionally with ARC staff and site supervisorsYouth Art Instructor qualifications:Experience teaching art in recreational, educational, or community settingsExperience working with childrenStrong communication and classroom management skillsAbility to work independently and reliablyAbility to pass a criminal background checkBenefits: ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)We are actively interviewing, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more, please apply now!EEO/ADAARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.