Arts & Education Program Instructor

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA • Lebanon, OH

4d • $12 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The role of Arts & Education Instructors is to develop classroom curriculum and plan effective classroom structure to teach students in their professional field. In doing so, instructors offer our members a high quality of Arts and Education programs for 5 & 8 week sessions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, degree or certificate is a plus.
• Mastery of a specialized talent, skill, or knowledge of the arts
• Ability to teach and communicate with desired age groups for instructed class
• Experience in curriculum planning for arts education or programming
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Provide materials and specialty items for classes as required by the developed curriculum
• Experience working with the public and diverse cultures
• Must work as part of a team while using good judgment and functioning with minimal supervision
• When applicable, should have experience working with general office equipment and appropriate technology including computer hardware and software.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs or bend/lift/stoop to assist with setup and break down of equipment or other items required for programs.
• All employees are required to follow our child protection policies, complete required training, and report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately.

Nice To Haves

• degree or certificate is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design/plan curriculum for classes or lessons offered.
• Be prepared and ready to teach on time for each class.
• In the event of a cancellation, contact all participants of cancellation or time change of a class or workshop.
• Inform Arts & Education Coordinator of noteworthy changes; class changes or cancellations should not be altered during a session.
• When possible, provide advance for illness, absenteeism or finding a sub for your class.
• Write brief descriptions of classes for newsletter, brochures, and other necessary articles.
• Communicate with the Arts & Education Administrator or Director regarding problems or concerns.
• Keep equipment and materials in good organized condition.
• Attend Arts and Education staff meetings
• Follow all safety and risk management procedures and report any safety issues to your supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned if required by business necessity.

Benefits

• Countryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing training, and clear behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations and concerns very seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED