A Career with a Cause

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 

We are for ALL. 

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The After School Arts Instructor is part of a team working in afterschool programs at a designated school. Arts instruction will teach the principles of art education in the given genre of the class. The Arts After School Instructor assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. 

Essential Functions:

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA. 
•   Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty. 
•   Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required. 
• Develop and implement arts lessons that increase the knowledge of arts principles as well as expand the student’s interest in art.
• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.
• Communicate respectfully and clearly with all students, administrators, and parents.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse. 
•   Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement. 
•   Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures. 
•   Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings. 
•   Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA. 

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit 
•    Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community 
•      Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence 

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

•      A college degree related to the position’s related art field, or a similar degree of demonstrable professional experience in the appropriate arts genre (performance, teaching, exhibitions, etc.). 
•      Prior experience working directly with elementary-age students in an art education related environment. 
•      Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision- making, problem solving and leadership skills. 
•      Possess strong experience and skills in their given field of fine arts. 
•      Possess and demonstrate ability to work both within a team and independently. 
•      Possess and demonstrate the ability to develop and implement meaningful and creative lesson plans appropriate for the targeted age group. 

Trainings & Certifications:

•      Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service. 
•      Must have current CPR and First Aid 

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

•      Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. 
•      Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. 
•      Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses. 

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.