Visual Arts Instructor

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

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.  

• →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.

• Drawing
• Painting
• Preschool Arts
• Ceramics AND MORE!!

 Are you a good fit?

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• 5+ years of formal performing arts training or comparable experience.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day of employment. Complete other online and in-person training as required.