Day Habilitation Art Instructor

Reporting Supervisor: Day Habilitation Program Director

Position Summary: The Art Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing engaging art programs that promote creativity, self-expression, and personal growth among our Day Habilitation Individuals.

Duties

• Develop and Implement Art Programs:
• Design and implement appropriate art programs and activities for individuals.
• Plan lessons that incorporate a variety of artistic techniques, mediums, and styles to engage
  
  

participants and foster their artistic skills.

• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate different learning abilities.
• Provide Individual and Group Instruction:
• Teach basic art skills, such as drawing, pain*ng, sculpture, and mixed media, to participants.
• Offer individualized instruction to help participants develop their artistic abilities and talents.
• Conduct group art sessions, encouraging participants to collaborate and express themselves
  
  

through art.

• Manage classroom behaviors and direct activities in a way that stimulates participation.
• Foster Creativity and Self-Expression:
• Encourage participants to explore their creativity through art and express their emotions
  
  

through various artistic mediums and styles.

• Provide opportunities for participants to create their own art pieces, explore different art forms,
  
  

and showcase their artwork.

• Assess Progress and Provide Feedback:
• Evaluate individuals' artistic abilities and progress and provide constructive feedback to support
  
  

their growth and development.

• Keep detailed records of participants' achievements, areas of improvement, and individualized
  
  

goals.

• All other duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or equivalent
  
  

education is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in a variety of artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed
  
  

media.

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help individuals explore and enjoy art.
• Organizational skills to plan and coordinate art programs and activities.
• Flexibility to adjust teaching strategies based on individual progress and abilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Handles basic concepts and problems, balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) and interact with others, including
  
  

diverse, inter-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.

• The ability to read, concentrate and learn.
• Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, walking, lifting, pushing and
  
  

pulling in excess of 50 pounds, and crisis management techniques including physical holds and

restraints.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move freely around the facility to actively engage with participants.
• Lift and carry art supplies and materials as needed.
• Good manual dexterity to demonstrate artistic techniques and assist participants.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with developmental
  
  

disabilities.

• Patience and emotional resilience to handle challenging behaviors and adapt teaching methods
  
  

accordingly.

• Support and maintain all corporate policies, procedures, and quality and confidentiality standards.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet the needs of the organization
  
  

at any time.

Trainings: All must successfully complete the mandatory DDD trainings: Overview of Developmental

Disabilities, Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration, CPR & First Aid, Agency New Hire Orientation, Agency's approved training on handling Life-Threatening Emergencies/Danielle's Law, and other professionally based training deemed necessary.