Art Instructor Fulltime

Friendshipcommunity; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Everence Federal Credit Union

Everence Small Loan

WellSpan Employee Assistance Program

Modern Eyes Membership

Discount at heart gallery

Meals/Activities while on shift

Olivia Cunningham Education Fund

Free myStrength app access

Job summary

Friendshipcommunity is looking for a full-time Art Instructor to guide Artists in their creative processes while working actively in the community and studio. The ideal candidate should have an art-related degree or relevant experience and a passion for fostering artistic growth. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, mentoring, and supporting individuals with disabilities. Compensation is $15.00/hour. Benefits include wellness programs, credit union options, and educational funds.

Qualifications

• Art degree or relevant experience desired.
• Respect for the mission and values of Friendship Community.
• Ability to work as a team player and respond to program growth.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes for Artists and support their goals.
• Create lesson plans in alignment with Individual Support Plans.
• Increase competence in working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.

Skills

Creative

Encouraging

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

Art degree/art instruction background

Job description

The Art Instructor will instruct classes for Artists in an effort to support the Artists with their goals. Assist Artists in the studio through mentoring within an area of expertise and guide their art-making processes. This is a very rewarding position offering ample self-direction and opportunity for input. The Art Instructor will be a part of a highly creative and dynamic team of community-focused staff working in an active art studio as well as in the community. The Art Instructor will have an opportunity to contribute on many levels to the growth of the program and the Artists. The Full-time Art Instructor will work between the East Oregon Studio and the Lancaster Studio.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the studio manager. Responsible for creating lessons plans in alignment with Individual Support Plans (ISP). Work in a team setting to complete studio projects while sharing specialized art skills with individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A. Art degree/art instruction background desired, but other relevant experience may meet expectations.
• B. Respect for Friendship Community’s mission and values.
• C. Creative, encouraging, able to multitask.
• D. Ability to work as a team player.
• E. Willingness and ability to respond to the growth of the program and gallery.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Demonstrate a respectful, positive attitude that promotes service excellence to Artists, fellow Team Members, families, and / or the general public.
• Prepare lesson plans for Artists that can be “themed” projects, classes that center on the use of a particular medium – as they take into consideration the varying skill levels of the Artists and accommodate the projects according to varying skill sets, utilizing various techniques. These lesson plans should be centered to help meet the goals of the Artists listed in their ISP or that are vocalized by the Artist or communicated by their Supports if the Artist cannot articulate them directly.
• Share specialized art skills with Artists to help teach basic strategies, such as composition, professionalizing work, and self-presentation as artists, as well as fostering the artistic potential of the program.
• Increase understanding and develop competence when working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.
• Communicate knowledge of the Friendship Community and the Gallery mission to visitors/customers.
• Complete daily service notes on all individuals assigned to your ratio in a manner which meets licensing expectations.
• Communicate effectively and confidently to class participants and other
• Provide direction for Volunteers who assist during class
• Be part of a team and design creative projects and lessons to be carried out in the
• Actively engage participants in skill development, while maintaining instructor to Artist ratios.
• Prepare for classes and facilitate class clean up with Artists and other
• Attend staff meetings, In-services and other required trainings and read the minutes of those meetings.
• Observe and support the Individuals’ health and safety. May be required to administer medications upon necessary Changes in health or behavior will be communicated or documented for the Studio Manager or Day Services Coordinator, to assess the Individuals’ overall wellbeing.
• Provide transportation to, and support Individuals participating in Community Participation Supports (CPS) to expand the meaningful opportunities for community integration and community living for Individuals.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the Studio space and
• Assist Individuals with personal care needs, including
• All other duties as

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, 40 hours a week position, that consists mainly of daytime hours but will also include occasional special events outside of regular work hours. Core instructional hours and program location will be determined by the needs of the program.

OTHER BENEFITS

• A. Wellness program
• B. Everence Federal Credit Union
• C. Everence Small Loan
• D. WellSpan Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• E. Modern Eyes Membership
• F. Discount at our heart gallery
• G. Meals/Activities while on shift for DSPs
• H. Olivia Cunningham Education Fund
• I. Free myStrength app access

COMPENSATION

$15.00/hour

Friendship Community is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship or veterans' status.