Youth Visual Arts Instructor — Summer & Year-Round

YMCA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Visual Arts Instructor to lead enrichment programs in schools, after-school and summer settings. The instructor should demonstrate passion for youth development, strong craft knowledge, and classroom management with a flexible schedule.

The role involves teaching up to 25 students per class, often in co-teaching setups, and may require traveling to multiple sites while collaborating with Y Arts staff and participating in staff trainings.

Qualifications

• Established local visual arts instructor with at least one year of teaching experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Daytime, afternoon, and/or weekend availability.
• Reliability and follow-through.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Create lessons for art projects, from concept to execution, and work with Y Arts staff to develop class logistics, including class description and supplies list.
• Instruct a class of up to 25 students, usually co-teaching with another artist.
• Travel to program sites and bring program supplies as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Teach enrichment in schools, after-school programs, summer programs, and at YMCA branches under supervision.

Skills

Teaching experience

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a Visual Arts Instructor to lead enrichment programs in schools, after-school and summer settings. The instructor should demonstrate passion for youth development, strong craft knowledge, and classroom management with a flexible schedule.

The role involves teaching up to 25 students per class, often in co-teaching setups, and may require traveling to multiple sites while collaborating with Y Arts staff and participating in staff trainings.