Instructor, Musical Theatre/Teaching Artist (3606)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$18 - $20•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 Instructor (youth programs) creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, staff, and partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs/classes and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction to support children in the classroom, and teaches curriculum that is focused on mastering specific skills. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. The Youth Enrichment Musical Theater Instructor/Teaching Artist is responsible for planning and leading engaging performing arts classes for youth participants, incorporating acting, singing, movement, creativity, teamwork, and self-expression. This role creates a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where participants can develop performance skills while building confidence, communication, and collaboration. Instructors serve as positive role models and help foster a safe, welcoming, and enriching YMCA experience for all participants and families.

Requirements

Eighteen years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Completed semester units in CD, human services, or related fields preferred based on topic to lead.
Previous experience working with school age children in a group setting (preferred).
Ability to plan, organize and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities around a specific area of focus (arts & humanities, sports skills, etc.).
Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Experience teaching or working with youth in theater, performing arts, music, dance, or related enrichment programs.
Background in musical theater, drama, acting, vocal performance, or performing arts education preferred.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children of varying skill levels
Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity
Current approved First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications within 60 days of hire.
Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
Ability to lift 30-35lbs

Nice To Haves

Y-USA Leader Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead age-appropriate musical theater and drama classes for youth participants
Create engaging lesson plans that encourage creativity, teamwork, and confidence-building
Prepare participants for informal showcases, performances, or demonstrations as applicable
Teach foundational skills in acting, movement, stage presence, improvisation, and basic vocal performance
Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program/class. No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time while attending program/class.
Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
Actively supports the YMCA is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.
Planning and implementing classes based on a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an exposition/showcase at the end of the session.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance YMCA expectations.
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents.
Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved
Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures at all time
Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners.
Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
Attend meetings and trainings, as needed.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.