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Job Title: Art Instructor
Branch: Lionville YMCA
Pay Class:Part Time
Shifts Available:Varies
Starting Rate:$14.00-$22.00
About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine:The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.
Position Purpose: The Advanced Art Instructor will be responsible for leading creative workshops, creating curriculums, and fostering a supportive environment where individuals can express themselves through various high-level artistic expressions. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of advanced art and a passion for empowering individuals through artistic exploration.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes and leads specific art classes/ clinics for all participants.
- Leads with enthusiasm and positive motivation in program.
- Organizes and maintains art program records including, but not limited to: attendance records, rosters, etc.
- Manages all equipment.
- Maintains a clean and risk-free environment.
- Communicates effectively and timely with program participants and parents.
- Ensures all children are picked up by a parent.
- Promotes other YMCA programs by handing out brochures, answering questions, or referral to appropriate person.
- Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in fine arts, Art Education, Art History, or a related field.
- Minimum 2-5 years prior teaching or instructional experience
- Experience in leading art workshops, classes, or community-based art programs, with a strong understanding of instructional and facilitation techniques
- Passion for fostering creativity, artistic expression, and inclusivity within a community setting
- Commitment to the YMCA's values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
- Obtain and maintain all new hires certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
Benefits:
- Making a difference in aperson's lifeeveryday.
- Fun, fast-paced work environment
- Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Pay Type Hourly
