Art Instructor ( Visual, Music, Writing, Dance, Drama)

Creative Arts Instructor

Position: Art Instructor (Visual, Music, Writing, Dance, Drama) Non-profit/ Full-time/non-exempt Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30

Pay Rate Range: $22-$25

Full-time Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid personal time
• Paid sick time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(B) retirement plan
• Able ARTS Work employment qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness

About Able ARTS Work:

At Able ARTS Work, we believe music and art are vital tools to liberate and transform lives. Our guiding philosophy "Love before Learning" ensures that each and every person is welcomed and cherished as an individual, and has opportunities every day for self-expression, personal growth, and joy. For 40 years Able ARTS Work has been providing creative arts services and opportunities for marginalized communities in particular individuals with developmental disabilities as well as children and adults who are interested in inclusive art exploration.

Job Purpose

To provide meaningful and engaging education and/or vocational-based creative arts instruction to individuals with developmental disabilities. The position is responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans in relation to your expertise (i.e. Music/art/drama/dance/etc.) Assist service users with personal care such as lunch assistance/feeding and restroom assistance as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintenance of a person-centered and inclusive curriculum that emphasizes and builds on service users' strengths and is conducive to growth

· Advocate for service users' needs, concerns, and desires/support self-advocacy

· Represent Able ARTS Work in a professional manner with peers, service users, their caregivers, agencies, other support professionals and the public

· Provide creative arts instruction to individuals of all ability levels in a variety of mediums within your expertise (i.e. music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

o Some participants require hand over hand assistance, adaptive equipment, verbal or nonverbal prompts, and redirection to participate

· Create individualized goals and objectives in partnership with program manager and team that are incorporated into each individualized service plan (ISP)

· Maintain clear and professionally written documentation: lesson plans, achieved class objectives, etc.

· Contribute to individualized program plan meetings by documenting service users' progress towards goals and objectives and participation in the community

· Ensure your classroom is safely set up with appropriate materials needed for instruction

· Organize and coordinate community events, performances, exhibits, etc.

· Maintain required certifications and trainings (first aid, CPR, sexual harassment, etc.)

· Assist service users with wheelchairs, walkers, gait belts, and canes to ensure they are safe whilst moving through program and the community

· Assist service users to safely eat lunch

o Some require full assistance to eat (i.e. Spoon feeding)

· Assist service users in the restroom as needed

o Some require assistance to use the toilet

o Some require disposable undergarments that need to be changed

· Ensure confidentiality is upheld with all information in compliance with HIPAA

· Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly in-service

· Perform other duties as assigned by program manager

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, must submit examples of creative work

- Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities preferred

- Technical knowledge of computer, tablet, Microsoft Office

- High-level skills in relevant field (i.e. music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

Travel: Approximately 20%

-Travel amongst Able ARTS Work facilities in Hawthorne/Long Beach as needed

Physical Requirements:

Standing: 40%

Walking: 35%

Sitting: 25%

Lifting: 35+ lbs.

Carrying: 35+ lbs.

Pushing: 35+ lbs.

Able ARTS Work provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.