Creative Exchange Art Instructor

rfcuny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

RFCUNY, based at the College of Staten Island, seeks an instructor for an art studio course focused on adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves planning engaging lessons, offering hands-on activities, and helping students meet personal goals within a college setting.

Reporting to the Office of Community Educational Engagement (OCEE), the position emphasizes inclusive teaching, collaboration with staff, and adherence to safety and program guidelines in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience teaching adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Universal Design training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lessons based on course descriptions.
• Incorporate hands-on activities in lessons where appropriate.
• Support students in reaching self-identified goals in lesson planning.
• Adjust lesson planning based on feedback and performance.
• Participate in meetings and professional development as required.
• Ensure a safe classroom environment with mutual respect and students' rights.
• Submit daily attendance using the provided template.
• Complete and submit Student Ratings on time.
• Plan and feature a student-centered end-of-semester project or presentation during Showcase Week.
• Guide undergraduate students assisting in classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location: COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND

Schedule: Mondays, 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Modality: In Person

General Description

Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of the City University of New York that has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847, the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City's Borough of Staten Island.

The Office of Community Educational Engagement (OCEE), formerly known as Continuing Education, is a central resource and bridge connecting the college and community. Our purpose is to prepare students to more fully participate and thrive through academic programs, supportive learning communities, and collaborations across campus and within the community.

Drawing from our deeply rooted history in disability rights, OCEE's Creative Exchange is a community inclusion program serving adults over the age of 21 with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. We provide skills training and unique learning experiences in and out of a college classroom for personal growth and self-empowerment that responds to the student's self-identified needs.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning and will plan a modified art course across two, 45-minute periods. The instructor responsibilities include:

Instructor responsibilities include

• Plan and implement lessons that offer engaging learning experience. Lessons should be based on course descriptions
• Ensure hands-on activities are incorporated in lessons where appropriate
• Incorporate strategies that help students reach their self-identified goals in your lesson planning
• Adjust lesson planning and instruction based on student feedback and performance as needed
• Participate in meetings and professional development as required
• Ensure a safe classroom environment, where there is mutual respect and student's rights are upheld
• Timely submission of daily attendance using the template provided by the program
• Timely completion and submission of Student Ratings
• Plan and feature a student-centered end of semester project, activity, performance, or presentation during Showcase Week
• Guides undergraduate students as needed who are supporting their classes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of various disabilities
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal) skills, and able to mediate conflict
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and be proactive
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Highly motivated with a willingness to be flexible and creative
• Experience teaching adults with intellectual disabilities and Universal Design training preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required

Candidates will undergo a criminal background check All appointments are subject to budgetary guidelines, fiscal constraints, a background check and satisfactory performance assessment with no presumption of retention.

Course Description

Art Studio: Explore, Create & Express Discover your creativity in a welcoming college art studio at CSI! This hands-on course, students will explore a variety of artistic techniques and mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, and other creative projects. Each class provides an opportunity to experiment, learn new skills, make creative choices, and develop unique works of art. Students will be encouraged to express themselves through color, texture, design, and imagination while building confidence, developing their artistic skills, and connecting with other artists in a supportive college environment. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their artwork at the end of the year. In May, students will partic