Preschool Art Instructor (Green Lake Community Center)

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 512.
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 512

• Summer schedules may include some weeks with 68 hours per day

• Summer employment is optional but strongly preferred for ongoing and expanded opportunities

Preschool Art Instructorrequirements 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 512)

• 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:

• ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Location

• Green LakeCommunity Center in Seattle WA

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.