Teaching Artist/ Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Starlight Studios and Art Gallery Without Walls Art Program

$20.00 hourly - $20.00 hourly

Part time, per diem - Monday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., other days as needed; Program runs: Monday, Thursday & Friday; museum setting

Valid NYS Driver's license in good standing.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teaching Artist/Direct Support Professional positions work collaboratively with Starlight artists to support their achievement of artistic, technical, personal, and community engagement goals through inclusive arts programming and individualized support. The Teaching Artist will contribute to facilitating artmaking activities, fostering creative skill development, supporting wellness and community participation, and maintaining an artist-centered studio environment. Responsibilities may also include activity planning, workshop facilitation, community engagement, and support for program operations and documentation.

Specific positions may include additional responsibilities based on the artistic medium or area of program focus, including specialized arts instruction, community engagement activities, workshop facilitation, and increased coordination responsibilities within designated program areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Associates degree in Fine Arts or equivalent; experience in teaching art and exhibiting artist preferred.

Proficiency with computers and common software related to your medium - including electronic records, email, word processing, photo editing, and social media tools.

Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing. 

Desired:  Bachelor of Fine Arts, three years’ experience in Arts, Education and/or Human Services, with experience in exhibiting art.

Beyond Support Network

It’s more than a job…

It’s…

• Supporting others


• A life/work balance


• Developing YOU


• Feeling Appreciated


• Variety of Opportunities