Art Instructor; Delridge Community Center

Art Instructor (Delridge Community Center)

About Associated Recreation Council (ARC)

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) partners with Seattle Parks and Recreation to provide high-quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages. ARC is committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and safe programs that strengthen our community.

Position Summary

ARC-Delridge is seeking a creative, dependable Art Instructor to teach community art classes. This position offers opportunities to work with seniors, parent/tot participants, and summer camp-aged children. Instructors may teach one or more program types based on experience, interest, and availability. Candidates with experience across multiple age groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a year-round, part-time position with the potential for additional hours during summer programming.

Employment Type:

Part-time, year-round

Desired

Start Date:

April 6, 2026

Work Schedule:

* TBD

Program Options & Teaching Opportunities

Senior Art Classes

* Lead relaxed, accessible art classes designed for older adults

* Adapt projects to accommodate varying skill levels and physical abilities

* Foster creativity, social connection, and enjoyment through art

Parent/Tot Art Classes

* Facilitate caregiver-and-child art experiences for toddlers and young children

* Design simple, sensory-friendly, age-appropriate art activities

* Support positive interaction between caregivers and children in a welcoming environment

Summer Art Camps

* Teach art camps during summer months for school-aged children

* Full or half-day camp schedules may be available

* Increased hours possible during summer weeks

Art Instructor duties and responsibilities include:

* Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate art activities based on assigned program type(s)

* Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

* Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup

* Adapt instruction to meet participant needs and abilities

* Communicate professionally with ARC staff, site supervisors, and participants/caregivers

* Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

* Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

Art Instructor

Required Qualifications

* Experience teaching art in a recreational, educational, or community setting

* Experience working with seniors and/or young children (parent/tot)

* Strong communication and classroom management skills

* Ability to work independently and reliably

* Ability to pass a criminal background check

Art Instructor

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience teaching both senior and parent/tot classes

* Background in art education, early childhood education, recreation, or a related field

* Experience teaching summer camps or extended programs

* Comfortable adapting lessons for diverse age groups and abilities

Pay:

* Starting Pay: $25.00 - $27.00/ hr

* Full Pay Range: $/hr (employee may earn up to $35.00/hr with continued employment)

Benefits:

* ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Location

* Delridge Community Center in Seattle, WA

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.