Portage - Art Teacher

Position Title:

Youth Development Professional – Arts Programming

Reports To:

Club Director Status:
Part-Time (up to 29 hours a week)

Hours:

2pm to 7pm Monday
- Thursday 2pm to 6pm Friday

Location:

5895 Evergreen Ave., Portage, IN 46368

Hourly Rate: $13.00 - $15.00 based on experience and education

Position Summary The Youth Development Professional – Arts Programming is responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising high-quality, grant-aligned arts programs that engage youth and teens in creative expression across all five Boys & Girls Clubs of America Arts pillars:
Applied Arts, Digital Arts, Literary Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts.

This role focuses on creating meaningful art experiences that align with BGCA Arts Engagement Goals (Arts-Specific, Arts-Enhanced, and Arts-Integrated) and guide participants through progressive levels of learning:
Exposure, Creative Exploration & Skill-Building, and Demonstration. The professional will foster creativity, confidence, skill development, and youth voice through hands-on, project-based arts programming.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Arts Programming & Instruction Design, plan, and implement engaging, grant-aligned arts programs across all five Arts pillars:

Applied Arts:
Jewelry-making, woodworking, fashion design, functional art.

Digital Arts:
Graphic design, digital photography, animation, video production, digital music, storytelling.

Literary Arts:
Creative writing, poetry, scriptwriting, storytelling, journaling.

Performing Arts:
Dance, music, spoken word, theatre, movement, and performance.

Visual Arts:
Drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, pastel, and other visual art forms.

Align all arts programming with BGCA Arts Engagement Goals:

Arts-Specific:
Building foundational skills in a specific art form.

Arts-Enhanced:
Using art to support learning in other subject areas.

Arts-Integrated:
Connecting art with academic or life skills learning outcomes.

Create learning experiences across three levels:

Level 1 – Exposure:
Introduce youth to a variety of art forms and materials.

Level 2 – Creative Exploration & Skill-Building:
Support intentional practice and technical growth.

Level 3 – Demonstration:
Facilitate showcases, exhibitions, performances, portfolios, and culminating projects.

Youth Development & Engagement Build strong, positive relationships with members and serve as a mentor and role model.

Create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment that encourages creative risk-taking and self-expression.

Promote youth voice, choice, and leadership through project-based arts learning.

Support youth in setting personal goals related to creativity, skill development, and self-confidence.

Encourage emotional, social, academic, and creative growth of all members.

Program Operations & Grant Compliance Ensure all programming aligns with grant goals, outcomes, and reporting requirements.

Collect and maintain documentation, attendance, and outcome data as required by grants and agency standards.

Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked art space with appropriate materials and supplies.

Monitor inventory, request supplies, and ensure safe use of tools and materials.

Collaboration & Professionalism Collaborate with Club leadership, staff, volunteers, and community partners to enhance arts programming.

Lead youth in arts-related field trips, workshops, and community engagement opportunities.

Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned to support overall Club operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred).At least 18 years of age.

Previous experience working with youth, preferably in arts, education, or…