Art Instructor for Creative Aging & Wellness

Reasors Food Stores; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Winchester, VA invites applications for an Art Instructor in the Creative Arts Therapies Department. You will develop and teach adult art classes, covering painting, drawing, ceramics, and digital media, fostering inclusive participation among residents of varied skill levels.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, coordinating open studio time, adapting activities for physical or cognitive differences, and maintaining supplies and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or education, training, or professional experience in the visual arts, studio art, art education, or related field.
• Proficiency in multiple visual art mediums and techniques.
• Previous experience teaching or facilitating visual arts programs for adults preferred.
• Computer skills & knowledge of current technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment for individuals with varying levels of artistic experience.
• Ability to adapt art projects and instructional techniques to accommodate physical and cognitive differences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong knowledge of visual arts techniques and materials.
• Ability to organize supplies, lesson plans, schedules, and studio activities.
• Ability to facilitate groups effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and facilitate regularly scheduled art classes and open studio opportunities.
• Teach a variety of visual art techniques, mediums, styles, and processes.
• Develop programming that accommodates beginning, intermediate, and advanced artist abilities.
• Provide clear instruction and demonstrations while encouraging individual creativity and artistic choice.
• Adapt projects, materials, tools, and instructional techniques to accommodate residents' varying physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities.
• Encourage residents to explore new artistic techniques while maintaining an environment that emphasizes creativity and enjoyment.
• Provide opportunities for residents to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Evaluate participation and resident feedback to inform ongoing program development.

Skills

Proficiency in visual arts

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Teaching adults

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts / visual arts education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Art materials & studio tools

Job description

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Winchester, VA invites applications for an Art Instructor in the Creative Arts Therapies Department. You will develop and teach adult art classes, covering painting, drawing, ceramics, and digital media, fostering inclusive participation among residents of varied skill levels.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, coordinating open studio time, adapting activities for physical or cognitive differences, and maintaining supplies and schedules.