Teaching Artist

Arc Broward; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certifications

Voluntary insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Arc Broward in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a Teaching Artist to deliver engaging, person-centered instruction through visual arts, digital arts, theater, and movement.

This full-time role (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm) focuses on developing pre-vocational skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-advocacy, independence, and workplace readiness for participants with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in fine arts, visual arts, digital media, theater, dance, recreation, education, special education, human services, or a related field.
• Ability to teach, facilitate, or lead individuals or groups in a structured learning environment and create engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, person-centered instruction using creative arts and recreation as a pathway for developing workforce, life, and community skills.
• Instruction may be provided individually or in groups and builds on participants’ interests, strengths, abilities, and goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Facilitation

Education

Fine arts degree

Education-related degree

Job description

Arc Broward Work Bar
Oakland Park, FL 33334, USA

Description

Teaching Artist - Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Pay Rate: $18.50/hour

Are you passionate about teaching and making a real impact? If so, Arc Broward is the place for you!

About Us: Arc Broward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges.

Why Work at Arc Broward?

• We put the CARE in CAREER!
• We are a leader in developmental disabilities services.
• We offer a mission-driven, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• We value our team members and foster a people-first culture.
• We provide top-notch training through our Arc Educates program.
• We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events.

About the Role: Teaching Artist

The Teaching Artist is responsible for providing engaging, person-centered instruction that uses the creative arts and recreation as a pathway for developing workforce, life, and community skills. Through visual arts, digital arts, theater, movement, and other creative practices, the Teaching Artist creates meaningful learning experiences
that help participants develop pre-vocational skills including communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-advocacy, independence, workplace readiness, and community participation. Instruction may be provided individually or in groups and is designed to build on each participant’s interests, strengths, abilities, and individualized learning goals.

• Paid Training & Certifications
• Voluntary Insurance/Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in fine arts, visual arts, digital media, theater, dance, recreation, education, special education, human services, or a related field.
• Ability to teach, facilitate, or lead individuals or groups in a structured learning environment and demonstrate the ability to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that incorporate workforce, life, communication, social, and community skills.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other support needs is preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• must have strong communication and documentation skills.

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.

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