Teaching Artist: Visual Arts

YMCA Metro Offices, 1401 Broadway St, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Job Description The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Summer programming with potential for year-round programming. Hours based on availability and site specific needs. Minimum Criteria Established local visual arts instructor with at least one year of teaching experience. Ability to work cooperatively with a team. Daytime, afternoon, and/or weekend availability. Reliability, follow-through. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Job Segments Create lessons for art projects, from concept to execution, and work with Y Arts staff to develop class logistics, including class description, supplies list, and any other medium specifics. Instruct a class of up to 25 students (usually co‑teaching with another artist). Maybe multiple sites on multiple days. Travel to program sites, bring program supplies to sites as needed. Attend staff meetings and trainings. Position Description Under the supervision of the Y Arts Program Director with additional oversight from the Executive Director, Visual Arts Instructors will teach enrichment in schools, after-school programs, summer programs, and at YMCA branches. A teacher must show passion and thorough knowledge of the craft, and the ability to manage a classroom. Flexible schedule and teaching experience are preferred. Our ideal candidate has a passion for youth development that equals their passion for the arts and will serve as a role model for youth by modeling exemplary behavior. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ymcadetroit