CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR

Job Title: Ceramics Instructor

Reports To: Arts Studio Director

Work Location: East Area YMCA, Fayetteville, NY

FLSA: Part-time, non-exempt

Shift: M-F and Saturdays; varies based on program & workshop schedule

Salary Range: $20/hour

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-statement)

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the Arts Studio Director, the Arts Instructor is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in class and lesson development; organization; interpersonal, verbal and written communication; and collaborative relationships. The Arts Instructor’s responsibilities include lesson planning, class proposals, material lists, attendance and class schedules. Art lessons will teach the principles of art education in the given genre of the class, while keeping in line with the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. The Arts Visual Instructor provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $20.00/hour, Part-time Non-exempt

• YMCA Membership

• New York State Paid Sick Leave

• Option to enroll and contribute to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Account.

• Full Benefits Flyer: Flyer with Benefits.pdf (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Flyer%20with%20Benefits.pdf)

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

• Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• A college degree related to the position’s related art field.

• Prior expence working directly with students in an art education related environment. Ceramics experience encouraged.

• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving and leadership skills.

• Possess strong experience and skills in their given field of fine arts.

• Provide examples of personal art work to demonstrate their abilities.

• Possess and demonstrate ability to work both within a team and independently.

• Possess and demonstrate the ability to develop and implement meaningful and creative lesson plans appropriate for the targeted age group.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.

• Must hold first aid, CPR, AED, within first 30 days of employment.

Physical Demands: Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, lift/move and carry approximately 35 pounds, and use hands and fingers. Must be able to lift and/or maneuver large gym equipment. Special vision abilities required distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical office environment; however, some activities are conducted in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations dependent on the program. At times, the employee may be exposed to situations where injuries may occur. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average.