Adaptive Visual Arts Teaching Artist

Community Access to the Arts; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement with 401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development funding

Job summary

CATA is seeking a talented visual artist and teaching artist to design and teach workshops for participants with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Berkshire and Columbia counties. The role involves adapting curricula, leading group and one-on-one sessions, and collaborating with partner sites to foster creativity and inclusion.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed teaching, DEI, and universal design, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Arts Education, or related field, or equivalent life/work experience.
• Working visual artist with a minimum of three years teaching experience in a range of settings.
• Knowledge of painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, sculpture/tactile arts, fiber, photography, and more.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and modify teaching for people of all abilities and ages.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility; training in Universal Design for Learning, trauma-informed teaching, and DEI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and teach group workshop series nurturing creativity using adaptive, inclusive techniques.
• Develop innovative curricula and assessments under supervision, tailor projects to needs of CATA artists, evaluate progress.
• Lead one-on-one workshops in adaptive painting for higher-support participants.
• Model CATA values and maintain strong relationships with partner staff and caregivers.
• Support CATA art exhibits and events by curating, framing, and installing artworks.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and apply learning to teaching.
• Mentor artists in roles like curating and guest artist recruitment.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Teaching experience

Adaptive instruction

Time management

Communication skills

Empathy and inclusion

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts / Arts Education

Equivalent life/work experience

Job description

CATA is seeking a talented visual artist and teaching artist to design and teach workshops for participants with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Berkshire and Columbia counties. The role involves adapting curricula, leading group and one-on-one sessions, and collaborating with partner sites to foster creativity and inclusion.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed teaching, DEI, and universal design, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in