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  • Artist
    Artist
    11 hours ago
    $50–$55 hourly
    Part-time
    Bayside, Queens

    Art Instructor – Saturdays Schedule: Saturdays, approximately 5 hours per week Position Type: Contractor Location: Bayside NY Pay: $50-55 Position Overview We are seeking a patient, creative, and dependable Art Instructor to provide individualized art instruction and support to a person with a developmental disability. The ideal candidate will have a background in studio art, fine arts, art education, or a related field, along with experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys using art as a way to encourage creativity, self-expression, skill development, independence, and meaningful community participation. Responsibilities The Art Instructor will: • Plan and provide engaging, individualized art activities based on the person's interests, abilities, and goals., • Teach and support a variety of art techniques, which may include drawing, painting, mixed media, crafts, sculpture, or other studio-art activities., • Break down art projects into clear, manageable steps and adapt instruction to the individual's learning style and abilities., • Encourage creativity, choice-making, independence, confidence, and self-expression., • Provide appropriate support while allowing the individual to complete as much of the work independently as possible., • Help organize and maintain art materials and supplies., • Assist the individual in exploring art-related opportunities in the community when appropriate, such as art classes, museums, exhibitions, workshops, or community art programs., • Maintain a safe, respectful, patient, and positive learning environment., • Communicate with the individual/family regarding activities, progress, interests, and future projects., • Follow the individual's established goals and support plan as applicable. Qualifications Preferred qualifications: • Background or education in Studio Art, Fine Arts, Art Education, Art Therapy, or a related field., • Strong skills in one or more areas of visual art., • Previous experience teaching or providing art instruction., • Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities is strongly preferred., • Ability to modify teaching methods based on an individual's learning style and support needs., • Patient, compassionate, reliable, and encouraging., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Comfortable providing one-to-one individualized support., • Dependable and able to commit consistently to the Saturday schedule. Schedule This is a Saturday position for approximately 5 hours per week. We are looking for someone interested in developing a consistent and positive working relationship rather than providing occasional art lessons. Ideal Candidate We would especially like to hear from artists, art teachers, studio art graduates/students, teaching artists, special education professionals with an art background, or others who combine strong artistic skills with experience supporting people with disabilities. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing: • Your art/studio background, • Your experience teaching art, • Your experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, • Your Saturday availability, • Any examples or portfolio of your artwork, if available We look forward to hearing from creative and compassionate candidates who are passionate about helping individuals express themselves and develop their artistic abilities.

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