Creative Arts Instructor for Adults with Disabilities

TERI Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Financial Protection Plans

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health & Wellness Program

Onsite Fitness Center & Outdoor Gym

Employee Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Positive and Supportive Culture

Job summary

TERI Inc. in Oceanside, CA is seeking an enthusiastic DSP-3 Arts Professional to lead mosaic, mixed media, and ceramics activities for adults and students with developmental disabilities.

You will merge hands-on art instruction with daily living support to empower participants to express themselves while building life skills. The role emphasizes adapting lessons to individual learning styles, delivering personalized program goals, and working within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Art Education, Studio Art, Fine Arts, Mosaics, or related field.
• At least one year of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination working with special needs and experience working with adults in personal or volunteer settings.
• Demonstrate personal skills, creative talent, and ability in mosaics, preferably proficiency with multiple tools and mediums.
• Develop, write, and deliver a genre of arts and mosaics curriculum.
• Must be able to obtain Class B Driver’s License with 2 Years Clean Driving Record

Responsibilities

• Support 3–4 individuals in a small group setting through daily scheduled activities.
• Use creative, varied teaching approaches to keep art lessons engaging, meaningful, and accessible.
• Plan and lead fun, client-centered art projects tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Adapt lessons to match each person’s learning style and group dynamics.
• Make each day enjoyable by fostering connection, creativity, and confidence.
• Assist individuals with self-care and daily living tasks as needed.
• Encourage choice-making and independence throughout all activities.
• Deliver individual program plans/goals and behavior support plans.
• Accompany and rehearse with guests as needed.
• Lead and oversees rehearsals for arts programming and TERI Special Events.
• Support safety and well-being by using proactive intervention strategies when necessary.
• Administer medications and provide basic medical/first aid care as trained.
• Promptly report any concerns regarding personal safety or well-being.

Skills

Mosaics

Art instruction

Adaptive teaching

Curriculum development

Self-care support

Education

BA/BS Degree in Art Education

BA/BS in Studio Art or Fine Arts

Mosaic specialty training

Tools

Mosaic tools

Ceramics tools

Job description

TERI Inc. in Oceanside, CA is seeking an enthusiastic DSP-3 Arts Professional to lead mosaic, mixed media, and ceramics activities for adults and students with developmental disabilities.

You will merge hands-on art instruction with daily living support to empower participants to express themselves while building life skills. The role emphasizes adapting lessons to individual learning styles, delivering personalized program goals, and working within a mission-driven team.