Teaching Artist - Theatre Camp

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.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH 
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Y Arts Staff For The Best Summer Ever! 

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment                      

General Function

The Y Arts Theatre - Teaching Artist will carry out multiple one-week theatre camps at 7 YMCA branches in Metropolitan Detroit. Teaching Artist will collaborate with Y Arts administrative staff on curriculum and carry out a camp teaching acting skills that culminates in a free performance at the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Established local theatre/performing arts instructor with at least one year of teaching experience.
• Leadership Experience preferred.
• Experience with School Aged children Perferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborative curriculum development 
• Instruct a class of up to 20 students ages 8 - 11 years old.
• Travel to program sites, and bring program supplies to sites as needed
• Attend staff meetings and training

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Ability to instruct and engage with children of diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Daytime availability to teach as part of the summer youth program with potential opportunities beyond summer.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. 

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

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.