Arts and Humanities Instructor
About The Position
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic Arts and Humanities Instructor to lead high-quality youth programs, particularly in arts and crafts. The instructor creates a safe, engaging, inclusive environment where participants can build skills, confidence, and character through age-appropriate instruction and activities. Programs are delivered in accordance with established curricula and quality standards, with instructors teaching and evaluating participant progress and reinforcing the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. This is a part-time, hourly position paying $15.92–$17.00. The YMCA offers support from an experienced program leadership team, ongoing training and coaching, and opportunities to teach a variety of programs and develop instructional skills.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Experience participating in or instructing the applicable program area, specifically arts and crafts.
- Ability to safely lead participants in age-appropriate instruction and activities.
- Ability to maintain focus and supervise participants throughout program sessions.
- Current certifications required for the assigned program, or ability to obtain them before instructing, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Deliver YMCA instructional programs in accordance with established curriculum and quality standards.
- Teach and evaluate participant skill progression while encouraging confidence and personal growth.
- Foster an inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment.
- Reinforce the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility through instruction.
- Monitor participant safety and behavior throughout all activities.
- Communicate participant progress and program updates with families as appropriate.
- Maintain attendance records and complete required program documentation.
- Ensure program spaces are clean, organized, and ready for the next activity.
- Participate in required staff meetings and trainings.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
- Support from an experienced program leadership team.
- Ongoing training and coaching.
- Opportunities to teach a variety of programs and grow instructional skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
