Interim Visual Arts Educator: Inspire Inclusive Workshops

Cata | Community Access to the Arts (CATA); Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Paid vacation and sick time

Birthday bonus

Health stipend toward benefits

Professional development funds

Job summary

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks an Interim Visual Arts Faculty member to design and teach workshops for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY. The role runs February to July 2027 with a 36-hour week, teaching across multiple sites and travel with mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities include leading group and one-on-one sessions, curating exhibits, and participating in ongoing professional development to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or Arts Education or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in various settings
• Knowledge of painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, sculpture, photography, and related visual arts

Responsibilities

• Teach inspiring visual arts workshops for participants with disabilities
• Lead one-on-one adaptive painting sessions
• Support exhibits and events by curating, framing, and installing art
• Mentor CATA artists and assist in guest artist recruitment
• Participate in ongoing professional development and apply learnings

Skills

Teaching experience

Studio practices

Time management

Communication

Empathy & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts

Arts Education or equivalent experience

Job description

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) seeks an Interim Visual Arts Faculty member to design and teach workshops for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY. The role runs February to July 2027 with a 36-hour week, teaching across multiple sites and travel with mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities include leading group and one-on-one sessions, curating exhibits, and participating in ongoing professional development to advance