ART INSTRUCTOR

Annandale At Suwanee, Inc.•Suwanee, GA

3d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Annandale Village is a nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, serving adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. The Art Instructor is responsible for planning and implementing a quality program of art, educational, and life skills activities designed to ensure that the Villagers experience a full and meaningful life, taking into consideration their interests and abilities, including participation in community activities. This position will be part of the AFLS curriculum delivery team through developing meaningful activities and instruction to reinforce skills acquisition and maintenance. The role is also responsible for planning and implementing community inclusion opportunities for the Villagers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or AA Degree in Special Education, Art Therapy or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with IDD population.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License.
Must have proof of vehicle insurance.
Must meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.
Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.
Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to count, add, and subtract.
Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Plans, instructs, demonstrates, and assists villagers in creating art, educational, and life skills activities for skill development.
Provide documentation in the electronic record system related to Villager performance and participation.
Works with other Program Center departments to provide engaging programming and activities.
Acts as liaison with community artists and agency personnel for special on and off campus classes, workshops, and events, such as art shows.
Plans and/or assists in planning parties, field trips, and special activities to include monitoring of Villagers at these events.
Places requisitions for classroom equipment and materials needed for instruction and special events that are within budget requirements.
Responsible for adapting activities to meet the developmental abilities of all Villagers in lesson planning, monitoring and implementation.
Responsible for upkeep of art and educational equipment, supplies and other operating materials. Facility and materials need to be safe and clean at all times.
Provides input and documentation related to behavior plans and AFLS skills development.
Provide feedback for Annual Service Review meetings for Villager, evaluating and giving input regarding Villagers’ progress and goal setting as needed.
Trains aides on policy, procedures and job requirements as they pertain to the Art Department.
Assists in other areas of the Program Center as needed.
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Program Center.
Assists with Villager hygiene as needed.
Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings.
Provides engaging programming on assigned Saturdays.
Provides monitoring at dining hall as assigned.
Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care of the Villagers.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance
Free meal during your shift
PTO (Paid time off)
403(b) Retirement Plan with a 3% employer match
Training & growth opportunities
Employee Recognition programs and team appreciation events
Holiday Premium Pay
For hourly employees: double time for major holidays worked
For hourly employees: time-and-a-half on select days that matter to our residents and families—like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day
Annual pay increases based on performance