Performing Arts Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Gig Harbor, WA

1d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Performing 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.  

As a Performing Arts Instructor, you will provide leadership, instruction, and
motivation for students in performing arts while ensuring a quality experience
to students and parents.

Requirements

• You have a commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have 5 years of formal training in performing arts or comparable experience.
• You have 1-2 years of experience as a teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• You are able to instruct beginning and intermediate level classes.
• You are excited to teach 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.
• Able to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Responsibilities

• Follow/Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.
• Create class lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught as well as reflect YMCA core values.
• Ensure that all program materials and content are developmentally appropriate and reflect the YMCA mission, values, and service to the community.
• Provide lesson plans, supply list, and budget to Arts Director as requested.
• Participate in performances, Y Arts Week events and other YMCA events as assigned.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress as needed.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed