After School Arts Dance Instructor - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Syracuse, NY

13d•$33

About The Position

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The After School Arts Instructor is part of a team working in afterschool programs at a designated school. Arts instruction will teach the principles of art education in the given genre of the class. The Arts After School Instructor assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

Requirements

A college degree related to the position’s related art field, or a similar degree of demonstrable professional experience in the appropriate arts genre (performance, teaching, exhibitions, etc.).
Prior experience working directly with elementary-age students in an art education related environment.
Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision- making, problem solving and leadership skills.
Possess strong experience and skills in their given field of fine arts.
Possess and demonstrate ability to work both within a team and independently.
Possess and demonstrate the ability to develop and implement meaningful and creative lesson plans appropriate for the targeted age group.
Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
Must have current CPR and First Aid

Responsibilities

Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty.
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
Develop and implement arts lessons that increase the knowledge of arts principles as well as expand the student’s interest in art.
Ensure the safety of all students.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.
Communicate respectfully and clearly with all students, administrators, and parents.
Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.