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How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)
As an Arts Humanities Instructor, you'll embark on a journey of discovery alongside our young artists, unleashing their artistic brilliance through captivating craft workshops, mesmerizing art and design projects, and captivating creative writing sessions. Each week, you'll witness the awe and wonder in the eyes of our little artists as they transform simple materials into masterpieces and craft stories that come to life on paper!
You'll not only witness the transformation of their art but also the transformation within them. You'll create a nurturing space where creativity flourishes, confidence soars, and friendships blossom. You'll be the guiding light that sparks their passion, encouraging them to dare, dream, and envision a world where creativity knows no bounds.
How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)
What You Bring to the Community Enterprise
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
About Us
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We Take Care of Our People
How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)
As an Arts Humanities Instructor, you'll embark on a journey of discovery alongside our young artists, unleashing their artistic brilliance through captivating craft workshops, mesmerizing art and design projects, and captivating creative writing sessions. Each week, you'll witness the awe and wonder in the eyes of our little artists as they transform simple materials into masterpieces and craft stories that come to life on paper!
You'll not only witness the transformation of their art but also the transformation within them. You'll create a nurturing space where creativity flourishes, confidence soars, and friendships blossom. You'll be the guiding light that sparks their passion, encouraging them to dare, dream, and envision a world where creativity knows no bounds.
How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)
- Prepare necessary materials, supplies, and resources before eachclass.
- Create lesson plans for different age groups ranging from 4-7 to 8-14
- Lead crafty classes for children aged 4-7 to foster creativity and fine motorskills.
- Conduct art and design classes for artists aged 6-12 to enhance their artisticabilities.
- Guide aspiring authors aged 6-12 and 8-14 through creative writingworkshops.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and respect amongstudents.
- Provide constructive feedback and praise to motivate students and build theirself-esteem.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during classes andactivities.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child's progress, achievements, andupcomingprojects.
- Collaborate with other instructors and YMCA staff to coordinate schedules and events.
- Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
- Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Community Enterprise
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting.
- Passion for arts and humanities, with a demonstrated ability to inspire creativity in young learners.
- Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic demeanor to create a positive learning environment.
- CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
About Us
The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We Take Care of Our People
- Free Nationwide Gym Membership for your household
- Retirement Planning Options
- Learning and development workshops and trainings
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Cell Phone Plan discounts for AT T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
- Staff Discounts on Programs Services
- Flexible schedules and much more!
