Art Instructor

POSITION TITLE: Certified Art Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Club Director

SALARY/FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

We prepare youth and young adults to be ready for college, career, and life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Club Director, the Certified Art Instructor is responsible for planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate art activities for students participating in the after-school program. The instructor fosters creativity, self-expression, and artistic skill development while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The Art Instructor will serve as a role model to our Club members while helping young people build the skills, confidence, and opportunities that shape their future.

COMPETENCIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Model the mission, vision, ICARE values, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay; and the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and program documentation as required.
• Assist in promoting art programs and recruiting youth participants.

Art Instruction and Skill Development

• Plan and implement creative art lessons and projects aligned with student age and skill levels.
• Teach a variety of artistic techniques and mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and crafts.
• Encourage creativity, imagination, and individual expression among students.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment during all activities that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Display student artwork and celebrate artistic achievements.
• Assess participant progress and provide constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement.
• Modify instruction to accommodate varying skill levels, learning styles, and participant needs.

Supportive Relationships

• Excel in customer service to effectively communicate with Club members, staff, and visitors to include parents, volunteers, or other community members.
• Build positive relationships with youth members that support social, emotional, and developmental growth.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, respect, and cultural appreciation.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Assist staff members in the absence of others, work on some weekends and/or extended hours for special events and/or programs or support other Club locations within a reasonable geography.
• Maintains daily contact with Club Director, Club staff, members, and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and effectively work within and across teams to accomplish our organizational goals in support of our Mission and each other.

Safe and Positive Environment

• Prioritizes member and Club safety through active supervision and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Actively participates with members and collaborates with colleagues to create a positive environment with clear and respectful communication.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State Teaching certification required.
• Certification, degree, specialized training, or demonstrated expertise in art instruction.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching art to children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of basic art techniques, materials, and creative processes.
• Must complete required DCF trainings in allotted time.
• Successfully complete organization sponsored CPR training within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Level II background screening ( and drug screening through one of our vendors.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties for training and professional development or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee may be occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.


DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.