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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Visual Arts Specialist Job at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Sumner

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, Sumner, WA, United States, 98390


The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking aVisual Arts Specialistto join our team!

The YMCAfocuses 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 Specialist provides leadership, instruction and motivation for visual arts program participants. Provide a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Key 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.
  • Plan, develop, and lead quality visual arts programs for students of all ages and abilities, beginning through advanced levels.
  • Assist the Director with visual arts exhibitions and prepare students and student work for the exhibitions.


You'll alsobe able to use your skills to teach classes like:

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Preschool Arts
  • CeramicsAND MORE!!


Are you a good fit?

  • 10+ years of technical visual arts training or comparable professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in visuals arts as a teacher and/or teaching assistant.
  • You have the knowledge and skills to instruct beginning and intermediate level art classes. Multiple art disciplines preferred.
  • 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.


Wages:$19.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours:Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: GordonFamily YMCA, Sumner, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below 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


Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

  • HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
  • Willamette Dental Plan
  • VSP Vision Plan


Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team!To apply visit our website atwww.ymcapkc.org

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.