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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Visual Arts Instructor 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 Instructorto 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 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.

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.
  • 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?

  • 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.
  • You are able to complete Child Abuse prevention training on the first day and complete online and in-person trainings as required.


Wages:$16.28 to $16.78 per hour, depending on qualifications

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

Location: GordonFamily YMCA, Sumner, WA

Benefits:

  • Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
  • Optional Virtual Teladoc, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
  • 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 and merchandise


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.