Art Instructor

Description

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.

Requirements

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

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.