Program Instructor II - KTUB Youth Art Instructor

The Youth Art Teacher guides young artists to explore, create, and discover the joy of self-expression through art! The teacher designs and guides youth in fun, engaging, hands-on projects with a variety of materials that spark imagination and encourage creativity. Must be able to teach both preschool-aged children with their caregivers and teenagers.

Job Summary

• Prepare and organize art supplies and classroom before each class; cleanup classroom after each class.
• Provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment that fosters fun, learning, and creativity for youth.
• Develop an age-appropriate curriculum for both preschool and teenage classes.
• Communicate effectively with caregivers and youth, offering guidance and encouragement throughout each activity.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
• Represent the City in a positive and professional manner with program participants.
• Follow/adhere to all city policies and procedures, and safety program regulations and requirements.

Hours of Work

This role is expected to begin mid-January. The instructor must be available on Wednesdays, from 9:00AM - 12:00PM for the preschool classes and Saturdays from 10:00AM - 1:00PM for teenage classes. Preschool classes follow the LWSD School Calendar and teenage classes occur twice a month throughout the calendar year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of various art mediums and techniques, including paint and clay.
• Patience and empathy.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgment in problem solving and responding to customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with and/or teaching youth, and their caregivers.
• 1 year experience teaching art
• 1 year of experience in customer service
• Applicants must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification prior to the position start date.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years or older by the start date.
• Must successfully pass all phases of the pre-employment hiring process, including but not limited to reference checks and a national criminal background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience teaching youth (ages 2-17).
• 2 years of teaching experience in the arts (painting, drawing, and clay).

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including City facilities such as community centers, City parks, Lake Washington School District facilities and off-site locations. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions. Desk assignments are done at a computer terminal.

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. Job is open until filled with first review of applications will be by 15th day of original posting.

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