DSP-3 Arts Professional

TERI Inc • Oceanside, CA

19d • $0 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of TERI’s Center for the Arts team, the DSP-3 Arts Professional leads engaging art experiences in mosaics, mixed media, and ceramics for adults and students with developmental disabilities. The role combines creative instruction with individualized support, helping participants express themselves through art while developing life skills.

The position supports a small group of three to four individuals through scheduled daily activities. It includes planning and adapting client-centered art projects, supporting independence and daily living, implementing individual program and behavior support plans, and contributing to arts programming and special events. The role also includes promoting safety and well-being, administering medication and providing basic medical or first-aid care as trained, and reporting safety or well-being concerns.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position based at 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. The listed pay is $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education, Studio Art, Fine Arts, Mosaics, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination, working with special needs and adults in personal or volunteer settings.
• Demonstrated personal skills, creative talent, and ability in mosaics; proficiency with multiple tools and mediums is preferred.
• Ability to develop, write, and deliver a genre of arts and mosaics curriculum.
• Ability to obtain a Class B driver’s license and have a two-year clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with multiple mosaic tools and mediums.

Responsibilities

• Support three to four individuals in a small-group setting through daily scheduled activities.
• Use creative, varied teaching approaches to make art lessons engaging, meaningful, and accessible.
• Plan and lead client-centered art projects tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Adapt lessons to each person’s learning style and group dynamics.
• Foster connection, creativity, confidence, and enjoyment.
• Assist individuals with self-care and daily living tasks as needed.
• Encourage choice-making and independence throughout activities.
• Deliver individual program plans, goals, and behavior support plans.
• Accompany and rehearse with guests as needed.
• Lead and oversee rehearsals for arts programming and TERI Special Events.
• Promote safety and well-being using proactive intervention strategies when necessary.
• Administer medications and provide basic medical or first-aid care as trained.
• Promptly report concerns regarding personal safety or well-being.
• Actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency’s “Fit for Life” philosophy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-supported retirement savings.
• Health and wellness program.
• No-cost access to an onsite fitness center and outdoor fitness court.
• Employee discounts at TERI’s Common Ground Café & Coffee Bar and Inspired Resale Boutique.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time