Part-Time Arts Instructor

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

The Arts Instructor (AI) will assist each student to achieve his/her maximum growth through art-based activities. The majority of the AI workday takes place in the Rensselaer arts studio, but also involves overseeing the artists activities at community based art exhibits and galleries. The AI will be expected to be a role model by using correct social interactions in both classroom and community environments. The AI must exercise good judgment in organizing and prioritizing responsibilities as well as have strong problem-solving skills while working with up to eight participants per class. It is essential that the AI establishes a group atmosphere conducive to habilitation and art instruction while at the same time accommodating the well-being and safety needs of each student. This position also involves daily record keeping and frequent contact with both family members and residential /day program staff.

The Arts Instructor will be expected to assist program participants with vehicle transference which may include the use of wheel chairs, walkers and other assisted walking devices as needed. The Arts Instructor should have no driving or physical restrictions which might prohibit or interfere with ones ability to provide transportation to program participants as scheduled and/or as needed. 

This position is Part-time with about 25 hours/week. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's from 8am-4pm. 

Requirements

4-year college degree preferred/strong artistic background with proven record of art instruction and production.

Background in working with persons with developmental disabilities or related experience.

Course work/experience in a variety of art mediums.

Valid NYS drivers license and reliable transportation required.

Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving and leadership skills and the ability to be flexible and work independently.

Must be able to perform all tasks which require lifting, re-positioning and transferring without restriction.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health (we cover 100% of deductible costs for Health Insurance), Dental & Vision Insurance, Payment In Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance and Retirement Programs!

There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!