Preschool Assistant Teacher Jovie
Seattle, WA30+ days ago
- $20 Per Hour
- Part-time
- Employee
Preschool Art Instructor (Green Lake Community Center)
About Associated Recreation Council (ARC)
Associated Recreation Council (ARC) partners with Seattle Parks and Recreation to provide high-quality recreation, enrichment, and lifelong learning programs for people of all ages. ARC is committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and safe programs that strengthen our community.
Position Summary
ARC is seeking a creative, enthusiastic Preschool Art Instructor to lead engaging, age-appropriate art classes for preschool-aged children at Green Lake. This position supports programming during the Spring, Fall, and Winter quarters. The successful candidate will also be asked about availability and interest in teaching Summer Art Camps for children ages 5-12.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children, fostering creativity, and supporting early learning through art in a fun and nurturing environment.
Employment Type: Part-time, Seasonal (with potential to become year-round)
Work Schedule:
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (Preschool class)
Additional hours available during summer art camps
Desired Start Date: April 1, 2026
Preschool Art Instructor duties and responsibilities include:
Plan and lead developmentally appropriate art activities for preschool-aged children
Support creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skill development
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Prepare lesson plans, materials, and classroom setup/cleanup
Communicate professionally with ARC staff, site supervisors, and caregivers as needed
Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Summer Programming Expectations
Participation in summer art camps may be offered for children ages 5-12
Summer schedules may include some weeks with 6-8 hours per day
Summer employment is optional but strongly preferred for ongoing and expanded opportunities
Preschool Art Instructor requirements include:
Experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational, recreational, or childcare setting
Passion for art, creativity, and early childhood development
Ability to manage small groups of children in a structured, playful setting
Background in art education, early childhood education, or a related field
Experience teaching art or creative classes to children
Experience working with elementary-aged children (ages 5-12)
Familiarity with play-based and child-centered learning approaches
Pay:
Starting Pay: $25.00 - $27.50/ hr
Full Pay Range: $25.00-35.00/hr (employee may earn up to $35.00/hr with continued employment)
Benefits:
Location
We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.
| Location | Wedgwood, WA |
| Salary | $25–$27.50 Per Hour |