Art Instructor

Living Resources Corp•Village of Ballston Spa, NY

2d•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 takes place in the Malta 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. The Art Instructor should also be opened to traveling and working at all 3 locations (Albany, Schenectady and Malta).

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 driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to be flexible and work independently.
Open to floating between Albany, Schenectady, and Malta locations.

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.
Accommodate the well-being and safety needs of each student.
Perform daily record keeping.
Maintain frequent contact with family members and residential/day program staff.
Assist program participants with vehicle transference, including the use of wheelchairs, walkers, and other assisted walking devices.
Travel and work at all 3 locations (Albany, Schenectady, and Malta).