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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties —Tacoma, WA
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- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Dental insurance
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Visual Arts Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties -
Tacoma, WA

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Job Details

Part-time
$17.13 - $20.36 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Experience teaching visual & performing arts
Maintaining an organized workspace
Teaching digital art
Creative development (child development components)
Music activities (creative arts teaching)
Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
Mid-level
Classroom organization for children
Curriculum implementation
Paints
Instructor-led training (training delivery method)
Ceramics
Dancing activities for children
Preschool teaching
Instructional materials development
1 year
Clean workspace maintenance
Visual arts painting
Classroom Teaching
Student engagement classroom management
Working with youth
Digital art

Full Job Description

Position: Visual Arts Instructor

Wage: $17.13 to $20.36 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

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

Location: Pearl Street Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA

As a Visual Arts Instructor, you will lead engaging visual and/or digital art classes, inspiring creativity while guiding participants through artistic techniques and projects. This role creates a supportive, hands-on environment where artists of all skill levels can explore, learn, and express themselves

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

Drawing
Painting
Preschool Arts

Ceramics and MORE!

Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
5+ years of formal performing arts training or comparable experience (preferred).
1-2 years of experience as a performing arts teacher and/or teaching assistant (preferred).
Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
Possess the knowledge and skills to teach preschool and beginning-level visual arts classes. Multiple disciplines preferred.
Ability to create engaging lesson plans that reflect appropriate level, ability, and classroom management.
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
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.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach and demonstrate sound technical and artistic principles to program participants.
Create class lesson plans within the allotted budgeted hours with a natural progression that relates to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught, as well as reflect YMCA dance curricula and YMCA core values.
Attend and contribute to art exhibitions and other YMCA events as assigned.
Effectively communicate program information and student progress to the youth and/or arts director and members each session.
Attend center and association visual art staff training and meetings as required.
Assist the youth and/or arts director in reaching campaign goals by telling the Y story, making personal asks, and supporting center events.
Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment by thoroughly cleaning program areas and properly storing all art supplies after each class.

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

At the Y, we're all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. 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

Compensation: $17.13-$20.36

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