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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Performing Arts Director in Bremerton, Washington
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.
The *Performing Arts Instructor *performs direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in performing arts classes. You will ensure high quality member-focused performing arts programs by providing leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants.
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.
- Effectively lead virtual arts classes, to include but not limited to Facebook Live, Zoom webinars, Arts Camps and additional social media formats.
- 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.
*Wage: * \$15.74 - \$17.74 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Part Time - up to 25 hours per week
*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
- Mobile carrier plan discount (22% AT&T, 21% T-Mobile, and 19% Verizon Wireless)
Mobile carrier plan discount (22% AT&T, 21% T-Mobile, and 19% Verizon)
Location: Bremerton Family YMCA, Bremerton, WA
*Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! *To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.