Art Instructor

Living Resources Corp•Town of New Paltz, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. The Arts Instructor (AI) will assist each student to achieve his/her maximum growth through art-based activities. The majority of the AI workday 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 team. 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 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. The Art Instructor will also be traveling between Ulster and Columbia Greene County Day Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant professional experience in art instruction, artistic production, or a professional art setting.
Background in working with persons with developmental disabilities or related experience.
Course work/experience in a variety of art mediums.
Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Patience and approachability.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Flexibility.
Independent problem-solving ability.
Ability to create an inclusive and engaging environment.
No driving or physical restrictions which might prohibit or interfere with the ability to provide transportation to program participants.
Open to floating Ulster and Columbia Greene Counties.

Responsibilities

Assist each student to achieve his/her maximum growth through art-based activities.
Oversee artists activities at community based art exhibits and galleries.
Be a role model by using correct social interactions in both classroom and community environments.
Organize and prioritize responsibilities.
Establish a group atmosphere conducive to habilitation and art instruction while accommodating the well-being and safety needs of each student.
Perform daily record keeping.
Maintain frequent contact with family members and day program staff.
Assist program participants with vehicle transference, including the use of wheelchairs, walkers, and other assisted walking devices.
Provide transportation to program participants as scheduled and/or as needed.
Travel between Ulster and Columbia Greene County Day Programs.