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 focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.  

Key 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.

Are you a good fit?

• 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.

   

Wages:$16.28 to $18.28 per hour, depending on qualifications

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

*Location: *Gordon Family 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 

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Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at *www.ymcapkc.org{rel="nofollow"}. *

*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. *