Inclusive Visual Arts Teaching Artist (Resident)

Cata | Community Access to the Arts (CATA); Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays and additional days

Mileage reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Professional development funding

PSLF eligibility

Inclusive, mission-driven culture

Job summary

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks a Resident Visual Arts Faculty to design and teach workshops for participants with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY. The role emphasizes adaptive teaching in painting, drawing, printmaking, and more.

You will work 36 hours weekly, 11 months a year, with a pay of $31.50/hour ($54,432 annually), and a comprehensive benefits package in a mission-driven, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Arts Education, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience as a visual artist.
• Ability to adapt teaching for diverse abilities and ages.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach visual arts workshops for participants with disabilities across ages and abilities.
• Develop curricula, learning outcomes, and adaptive tools in collaboration with supervisors.
• Lead one-on-one and small-group workshops using adaptive painting and other media.
• Collaborate with partner sites and staff to ensure accessible, inclusive programming.
• Support exhibitions, curation, and installation of artwork produced by participants.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and apply feedback for growth.
• Recruit guest artists and assist in public programs when needed.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Adaptive teaching

Visual arts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related

Job description

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks a Resident Visual Arts Faculty to design and teach workshops for participants with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY. The role emphasizes adaptive teaching in painting, drawing, printmaking, and more.

You will work 36 hours weekly, 11 months a year, with a pay of $31.50/hour ($54,432 annually), and a comprehensive benefits package in a mission-driven, inclusive environment.