UMO School Instructional Specialist (2026)

Open Space for Arts & Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit where creativity and community come together to inspire, connect, and transform. At Open Space, we embody the spirit of YES!, enthusiastically encouraging innovation and artistic expression. More than a physical location, we are a dynamic, energetic hub of creativity, embracing both artists and the community with open arms. Our vibrant space is home to a variety of programs, events, and classes, all led by a team passionate about providing memorably extraordinary experiences.

Our mission: 

Open Space for Arts & Community is where Vashon gathers to celebrate the unbreakable bond between arts and community. We co-create extraordinary artistic, community-building experiences that enrich and inspire. 

The UMO School of Physical Arts is a program of Open Space offering classes in aerial, acro gymnastics, parkour, skateboarding, and Jiu Jitsu. UMO School serves over 160 students, youth through adults, for 9 months of the year with performances in the winter and spring. The UMO School of Physical Arts seeks to inspire creative possibility and recognize students’ creative force by giving them a safe place to learn and a variety of tools based on UMO Ensemble's dynamic physical theatre.

Open Space seeks a UMO School Instructional Specialist with excellent communication skills and extensive teaching experience in the physical arts. The UMO School Instructional Specialist reports to the UMO Program Manager and is enthusiastic about working with and teaching youth. 

UMO School Instructional Specialists teach classes in their discipline of expertise (aerial, parkour, skateboarding, martial arts, and/or acro balance) throughout the class week with levels ranging from intro through advanced while abiding by the principles of the UMO School of Physical Arts. UMO Instructor Specialists are expected to lead dynamic, engaging, level-appropriate classes while maintaining proper safety in their classes. UMO Instructor Specialists are encouraged to bring their personal style to their classes, but must follow the level progressions laid out in the UMO School curriculum when applicable.

Primary Job Duties: 

• Lead safe, level appropriate classes that cater to the students in the room 


• Teach classes following the level of progressions laid out in the UMO School curriculum when applicable


• Rig/de-rig your classes and set up/strike any additional needed equipment


• Assess student achievements and needs


• Provide supervisor with skill assessment for each student and discuss advancement or adjustment plans for each student.


• Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction


• Available to work evenings and weekends if required for end of year performance if applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Embrace the missions, vision, core competencies, and values of Open Space for Arts & Community and UMO School of Physical Arts


• A minimum of 4 years professional teaching experience


• Excellent teaching skills and strong professional background in teaching area of expertise.


• Ability to demonstrate proper techniques


• Excellent customer service skills, both internal and external.


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.


• Experience working with children and young people. 


• Group classroom management skills


• Experienced/comfortable teaching all levels of students intro through advanced 


• Punctual and reliable.
  


• Must be a legal resident of Washington State
  

Schedule and Compensation

This is a short-term, hourly, non-exempt position that does not include health, dental, or vision benefits. Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience. 

Open Space for Arts & Community is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, maternity, marriage, civil partnership, citizenship, disability, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable law.