Art Specialist

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Art Specialist with strong artistic knowledge and formal art training to lead engaging, age-appropriate art activities. The ideal candidate will provide instruction, guidance, and encouragement to help participants develop their artistic skills, express their creativity, and progress in their learning while upholding YMCA program standards and core values.

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

• Some college or equivalent art background
• 1+ years of teaching art classes
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive style of teaching
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Must be able to work weeknights and weekends

• Plan and lead age-appropriate art activities in accordance with YMCA program standards
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages creativity and artistic development
• Prepare art supplies and materials before each session and maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Teach art techniques and skills while adapting activities to participants’ ages and abilities
• Promote YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility through positive role modeling
• Encourage participation, manage behavior positively, and recognize participants’ creative achievements
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff to ensure a positive program experience
• Follow schedules, report incidents to supervisors, and ensure proper cleanup and safe dismissal of participants

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and growli>
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!