Youth Art Instructor (Garfield Community Center)
Youth Art Instructor (Garfield Community Center)
Overview
Starting Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly
Full Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly (employees may earn higher rates with continued employment depending on ARC pay structure)
Position Type: Part Time
Start: As soon as possible
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:00pm–7:00pm (Year-round)
Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), provides inclusive, high-quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages.
Description
If you’re a creative art educator who enjoys teaching youth in a supportive, engaging environment, we’d love for you to join our team at Garfield Community Center.
We’re seeking a Youth Art Instructor with experience teaching art in recreational, educational, or community settings. The instructor will lead weekly art projects, introduce various art materials and techniques, and help youth build confidence and foundational creative skills.
Youth Art Instructor duties and responsibilities:
- Lead age‑appropriate weekly art activities for youth
- Create a safe, inclusive, supportive learning environment
- Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup
- Adapt instruction to varying skill levels and needs
- Supervise participants and maintain positive group dynamics
- Communicate professionally with ARC staff and site supervisors
Youth Art Instructor qualifications:
- Experience teaching art in recreational, educational, or community settings
- Experience working with children
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Ability to work independently and reliably
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
Benefits: ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
We are actively interviewing, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more, please apply now!
EEO/ADA
ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.