Art Class Assistant (Volunteer)

La2050; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated organization focused on empowering visually impaired individuals through art education. This role involves assisting students in various art classes, including Basketry and Ceramics, fostering creativity and self-expression. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment, you will help students navigate their artistic projects while enhancing their confidence and independence. If you are passionate about art and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• No experience with visually impaired necessary.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in art projects under instructor's guidance.
• Maintain a safe and professional classroom environment.

Skills

Art Methodology

Communication

Sensitivity to Individual Needs

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job description

Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as barriers to a fulfilling life. Through educational training, programs, and services, Braille Institute helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Braille's educational, social, and recreational programs are provided in an environment of hope and encouragement, seeking to reinforce the confidence, self-esteem, and dignity of those who are visually impaired and enabling them to live, attend school, and work as they choose.

About this job

Assist blind and visually impaired students create projects in one of our popular art classes - Basketry, Ceramics, Mosaic, Print Making, or Paper Mache.

1. Assist students in art methodology and projects performed by instructor.
2. Ability to follow instructor's directions.
3. Communicate issues or concerns with instructor as needed.
4. Maintain a safe and professional environment, assessing classroom and student surroundings for possible safety concerns.
5. Sensitivity to students' individual variables.
6. Availability weekdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
7. Bilingual, Spanish/English (desired but not required).

Classes meet once a week for two hours.

Qualifications

- No experience working with visually impaired is necessary.