Therapeutic Art Facilitator

ArtCosima LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training provided

Independent contractor opportunity

Job summary

ArtCosima LLC is seeking individuals to train as interns and then work as independent contractors to lead therapeutic art classes for seniors. The role emphasizes gentleness, patience, and compassion, with classes provided and schedules created monthly.

Training is unpaid and interns progress to contractor status after completion. Starting pay is $25 for a 30-minute class, with longer classes at $50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working with seniors in a caring and respectful manner.
• Background check required prior to hiring as independent contractor.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Sign in and out of facilities as ArtCosima staff.
• Set up and clean up after classes, assist seniors to the table.
• Teach therapeutic group art classes and deliver prepared lesson plans.
• Attend training and implement learned techniques in sessions.
• Maintain flexible scheduling with at least one class per week.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Therapeutic Art Facilitator for Seniors

ArtCosima is looking for people who can be trained as interns and then hired as independent contractors to teach group art classes with seniors.

The right person must be gentle, patient, compassionate, and comfortable working with seniors. The classes are therapeutic in nature, and interns will be trained on how to use art in a therapeutic way when working with seniors.

Experience working with seniors and/or teaching art is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Most classes will be in or around the 21208 area, but locations may vary.
• Must be comfortable working with seniors in a caring and respectful manner.
• Must complete a background check before being hired as an independent contractor.

Lesson plans will be provided, and instructors will be trained on the lessons before teaching the classes. All materials will be provided.

Most classes will be 30 minutes, with opportunities for longer classes.

Each facility has unique needs, which will be explained during the training. Most classes will require signing in and out of facilities as an employee of ArtCosima, set up, clean up, and helping seniors to the table.

Teaching schedule is flexible with a minimum of one class a week. Schedules will be created together in the beginning of each month. Usually there will be the option to keep the same schedule, change times, and possibly take on more classes.

Training & Compensation:

• Initial training internship is unpaid.
• Internship should be expected to last 1-2 months, 4-5 hours a week.
• After training, instructors can be hired as independent contractors.
• Starting pay is $25 per 30-minute class.
• Longer classes will start at $50 per hour.
• Opportunities for pay increases will be available based on experience and performance.
• As a contractor, the instructor would be responsible for their own transportation fees and taxes.