Art Instructor

Job Type

Full-time

Job title

Art Instructor

Reports to

Program Director

Position Summary

This role provides professional artistic mentorship and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a progressive art studio environment. The incumbent works to assist CW participants in the development of their artistic practice and works to integrate the individuals supported with the local community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

Art Instruction

• Guides artists in art processes, while teaching materials and technique skills.
• Participates in the creation and development of a curriculum aimed at the education and enrichment of persons served.
• Teaches professional art making and vocational skills.

Individual Support and Community Integration

• Works individually, as needed, with individuals served in the removal of barriers to learning and in the enhancement of participation in services.
• Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team with the goal of providing services that are holistic and values based.
• Meets, as needed, with the collateral support of the individuals served to provide services in concert with other life goals.
• brings CCW participants into the community as scheduled for cultural enrichment and inclusion.

Administration

• Works with the team to create functional aspects of day-to-day processes, as well as attends staff meetings and bi-annual in-service training.
• Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner to support current and ongoing services.
• Tracks daily attendance and manages the grouping of staff to facilitate classes and provide support relating to special projects.
• Collaborates and oversees efficient organization of the studio, classes, supplies and storage, including managing the art studio materials and create inventories, when needed.
• Assures the health and safety aspects of studio activity and reports health and safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 year of related experience in an art discipline
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI check, if applicable.
• Driver's license and personal vehicle, preferred.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment and art studio setting.

Physical requirements

• On occasion, may need to lift supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• For scree-printing instructions, must be able to work relevant equipment.
• Assist participants with ADL, toileting, feeding, as needed.

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Program Manager