Art Instructor

Misericordia; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Roth 401(k) with 2% match

Referral bonus

Attendance bonus

Professional training and development

Job summary

Misericordia Heart of Mercy in Chicago seeks an Art Instructor to oversee arts programming in our Art Department, encouraging participants to express themselves through mixed media and to see themselves as artists. You will collaborate with the Art Team and the community, develop lesson plans, meet deadlines, and help prepare artwork for annual Misericordia events.

Qualifications include a portfolio, at least one year of experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities, creativity,

Qualifications

• Portfolio (digital or website) required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to supervise residents while bringing art to life.
• Ability to develop lesson plans, goals and objectives.
• Strong professionalism and teamwork.
• Commitment to Misericordia's high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee arts programming in Art Department room.
• Encourage participants to express themselves in mixed media.
• Collaborate with Misericordia and the community to ensure professionalism and representation.

Job description

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Art Instructor

Program

Art Instructor

Make a Difference Every Day

The Art Instructor oversees arts programming in an Art Department room that encourages participants to express themselves in mixed media art. The individual who fills this role will support the creativity of participants by encouraging them to see themselves as artists and persons who have a contribution to make for others. This Instructor will work with deadlines and expectations both individually and with Art Team members. Art pieces are created with the intention to be auctioned off at several Misericordia events throughout the year. The Instructor must prove to be willing to collaborate with those from Misericordia and the larger community to ensure the highest standards of professionalism and representation of Misericordia.

What We Offer

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Roth 401(k) with 2% match
• Referral bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Professional training and development

Pay

$21-$23 per hour

What You Need

• Ability to supervise residents as they bring their creativity to life
• Applicant must provide a portfolio (digital or website)
• Minimum of one-year experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities
• High level of creativity and passion for art education and production
• Ability to develop lesson plans, goals and objectives
• A high degree of professionalism and teamwork skills
• Committed to ensuring the rights of the residents
• Ability to develop quality services with an emphasis on art programming
• Committed to meeting Misericordia’s high environmental, personal care and active treatment standards.
• Ability to organize, manage resources, meet deadlines and work independently
• Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to meet DT essential functions
• Ability to work with a variety of volunteers and visitors and tours

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 650 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides specialized care and opportunities that help residents maximize their potential.

When you join Misericordia, you become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.