After School Arts Instructor

Job Title: After School Program Arts Instructor/Teacher

Reports To: After School Arts Program Admin.

FLSA
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Non-exempt - Part-time

Salary Range: $31.67/hour

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This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the After School Program Administrator and the Arts Branch Executive Director, the After School Arts Instructor is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in class and lesson development; classroom management; organization; interpersonal, verbal and written communication; and collaborative relationships. The Arts Instructor’s responsibilities include lesson planning, class proposals, material lists, attendance-keeping, day-to-day teaching and classroom management, and class schedules.

Arts instruction will teach the principles of art education in the given genre of the class, while keeping in line with the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

Salary Range: $31.67/hour, Part-time non-exempt

YMCA Membership

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement arts lessons that increase the knowledge of arts principles as well as expand the student’s interest in art.
• Create a safe and trusting creative environment in the classroom.
• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.
• Communicate respectfully and clearly with all students, administrators, and parents.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and creative strides.
• Handle disruptive behaviors in accordance with the SCSD Code of Conduct and all program procedures.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures stated in the program’s staff handbook.
• Maintain required paperwork for the After School Arts Program Administrator.
• Attend mandatory YMCA/Syracuse City School District trainings as/when required.
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator or Executive Director.

• 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.
• Provide examples of personal art work to demonstrate their abilities.
• 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.

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds…