Level EntryJob Location Laurelhurst Community Center - Seattle, WAPosition Type Part TimeSalary Range $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Category Education
Tots Music, Movement, & Dance Instructor (Laurelhurst Community Center)
If you have experience working with groups of young children ages 1–3.5 and a passion for inspiring little ones through music, movement, and creative play, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has an exciting opportunity for you as a Tots Music, Movement, & Dance Instructor. This part-time role at Laurelhurst Community Center offers the chance to lead engaging parent/child classes that use rhythm, song, dance, and playful props to spark joy and exploration.
ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare as well as a wide variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs. In this role, tots will build confidence through coordinated movement, rhythm, and creative expression while exploring music, dance, and playful activities. With guidance and encouragement, children will develop motor skills, social connections, and a love for active learning in a fun and supportive environment.
Location: Laurelhurst Community Center
Age Group: At least 1 year old but less than 3.5 yrs, Mixed
Schedule: Two days a week: Thursdays 9:15am-11:15am, and Mondays OR Wednesdays within 2:30pm-5pm (exact time TBD). Each day, you will be teaching two 45-minute classes
Estimated Start Date: February 2026
Experience with and passion for teaching toddlers
If hired, must pass criminal background check
If hired, must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US and valid photo ID
Benefits:
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
We are actively prescreening and 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.
The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes and activities.
ARC, incorporated in 1975 as an independent nonprofit organization, supports this work through the ARC Board of Directors and a system of 37 advisory councils. Citizen volunteers on the board and advisory councils help to enhance the mission and vision of Parks by providing a connection to the community and advocating for the success of citywide recreation services.
ARC is committed to remaining sensitive and responsive to the communities we serve. This is reflected in the way we design our programs and hire and train our staff. We have established an Equity Team to foster organization-wide awareness for race and social justice values through effective communication, idea sharing, consensus building and collective action.
