Expressive Arts Instructor

Annandale At Suwanee, Inc. • Suwanee, GA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Annandale Village is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit community in Suwanee, GA, where we proudly serve adults with developmental disability and acquired brain injuries. We are a true community where our residents, known as Villagers, are supported in living with dignity, purpose, and independence. We’re the only nonprofit in the southeast offering a full continuum of care for the people we serve. Our 55-acre campus includes: Two assisted living buildings serving 33 Villagers, Eight Personal Care Homes (independent, semi-independent, and cottages) serving up to 100 Villagers, A 32-bed skilled nursing facility—the only one in Georgia dedicated solely to adults with developmental disabilities, A Medicaid waiver day program with approximately 33 participants, A community-based independent living program, All In, currently serving 26 individuals. Annandale Village is synonymous with home. We’re a place where Villagers and our employees alike find community, stability, and meaning. At Annandale Village, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who care deeply about the people we serve. Whether you're in direct care, nursing, administration, or support services, your work makes a lasting difference in someone’s life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 2 years proven experience working with IDD population or related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
• Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.
• Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Plans, instructs, and assists Villagers in participating in appropriate expressive art activities
• Works in collaboration
• Responsible for adapting activities to meet the physical and developmental abilities of all Villagers.
• Works with the Program Center staff and Curriculum Coordinator to plan engaging programming both on and off campus.
• Responsible for documenting Villager activities in the electronic record system.
• Plans and/or assists in planning parties, field trips and special activities to include monitoring of Villagers at these events.
• Places requisitions for materials needed for activities and special events that are within budget.
• Responsible for upkeep of facility and materials to ensure health and safety.
• Provide feedback for Care Plan updates for Villager, evaluating and giving input regarding Villagers’ progress and goal setting as needed.
• Assists Villagers with personal hygiene as needed.
• Provides engaging programming on assigned Saturdays.
• Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level