Arts & Education Instructor - Professional Development Opportunities

Position: Arts and Education Instructor

Branch: Ft Meigs YMCA

Position Type: Part-Time

Pay: $10.45 per hour

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. As early education leaders, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on children. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for elementary school-and beyond? Their future begins now. And so does yours.

Regardless of your role with us, you'll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There's our fun, challenging work environment. There's the awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone in YMCA of Greater Toledo has the same goal: to prepare children for school and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, nurturing, positive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

To provide instruction for Art classes in a fun and educational environment.

KNOW HOW/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Instructor must possess the desire and capability to work with 2yr olds - Adults in a group setting. Have a strong background and understanding in Art.

JOB SEGMENTS:

• Be within the area of instructing and ready to teach prior to class start time.
• Obtain class roster from Program Director prior to class start time. Responsible for taking attendance of class participants during the session.
• Welcome each participant and their parents.
• Plan and execute a fun, educational, creative class.
• See that each class includes: Introduction, Review, Skill Development, Personal Growth, and Safety.
• Keep the room neat and clean. Report any damaged equipment and recommendations to the Program Director.
• Do not turn children away if they are not on your class roster. Include them in your class and clear it up later with the Program Coordinator.
• Advise the Program Director if a student is unable to keep up with course curriculum, we may need to move them to a different program or look at alternative solutions.
• Be consistent, courteous, and helpful and most of all .... Make sure that all of the kids have FUN!
• Keep Program director informed at all times of substitutes.
• Be prepared - Review lesson plan, collect supplies, be organized. Provide a list of needed supplies to Director at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the session. Utilize art/music supplies "on hand" whenever possible to reduce material costs.
• Weave YMCA core values and mission into class curriculum.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

An Arts & Humanities instructor effects the entire operation of the Wolf Creek YMCA. Each instructor will help each student to grow, clarify personal values, appreciate diversity, become better leaders and supporters, develop and strengthen family relationships and have fun through your direct involvement with the child in the program.

Why Work At The Y?

1. Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

1. Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you'll be helping kids with homework and the next you'll be leading a big art project or games outside.

1. Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

1. The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone!

1. The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

Along with competitive pay, the YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptions benefits which include the following:

• Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees. Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
• A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
• Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.
• Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA's excellent retirement fund.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Please submit resumes electronically to Ashley Tipping at [email protected]