Visual Arts Instructor
About The Position
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Visual Arts Instructor to join our team! The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Visual Arts Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in visual and/or digital arts classes - providing a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Requirements
- You have 5 years of technical visual arts training.
- You have 1-2 years of experience in visual arts as a teacher and/or teaching assistant.
- You are able to instruct beginning and intermediate level art classes.
- You are excited to teach visual arts classes for ages preschool through adult.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
Responsibilities
- Share your passion for arts with others.
- Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in visual arts classes.
- Work with the Program Director to develop lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught.
- Assist the Director with visual arts exhibitions and prepare students and student work for the exhibitions.
Benefits
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
