Teaching Artist

Arc Broward • Oakland Park, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Artist is responsible for providing engaging, person-centered instruction that uses the creative arts and recreation as a pathway for developing workforce, life, and community skills. Through visual arts, digital arts, theater, movement, and other creative practices, the Teaching Artist creates meaningful learning experiences that help participants develop pre-vocational skills including communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-advocacy, independence, workplace readiness, and community participation. Instruction may be provided individually or in groups and is designed to build on each participant’s interests, strengths, abilities, and individualized learning goals.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in fine arts, visual arts, digital media, theater, dance, recreation, education, special education, human services, or a related field.
• Ability to teach, facilitate, or lead individuals or groups in a structured learning environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that incorporate workforce, life, communication, social, and community skills.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other support needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, person-centered instruction using creative arts and recreation.
• Develop workforce, life, and community skills through visual arts, digital arts, theater, and movement.
• Create meaningful learning experiences to help participants develop pre-vocational skills.
• Foster skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-advocacy, independence, workplace readiness, and community participation.
• Provide instruction individually or in groups, tailored to participant interests, strengths, abilities, and learning goals.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Voluntary Insurance/Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree