YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring: Music Instructor in Gig Harbor

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Music Instructor to join our team.

TheYMCAfocuses 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.

As aMusic Instructor, you will be responsible for creating an enjoyable learning environment to inspire students and help them develop a strong foundation of music and instrument skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing lesson plans
• Demonstrating sound, technical and artistic principles
• Providing an impactful experience to students
• Monitoring student progress
• Communicating program information to students and parents

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have 5 years of formal music training (preferred).
• You have 1-2 years of experience as a music teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• You are able to instruct beginning and intermediate level music classes
• You are excited to teach music classes for ages preschool through adult.
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• You firmly believe that the arts should be open to everyone regardless of artistic ability, experience, or financial circumstance.
• You are able and willing to take Child Abuse prevention on the first day as well as other online and in-person trainings as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage:$16.66 - $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications

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

Location: Tom TaylorFamily YMCA, Gig Harbor, 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 at www.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