What are the responsibilities and job description for the ART INSTRUCTOR position at Apis Services Inc?
Art Instructor
Job Details
Job Type
PART-TIME
Job title
Art Instructor
Reports to
Program Director
Position Summary
This role provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a creative and person-centered environment. The incumbent also promotes the studio and works to integrate the individuals supported with the local community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.
Essential Duties and Functions
Art Instruction
- Guides artists in art processes, while teaching materials and technique skills.
- Participates in the creation and development of a curriculum aimed at the education and enrichment of persons served.
- Teaches art making and vocational skills.
Individual Support and Community Integration
- Works individually, as needed, with individuals served in the removal of barriers to learning and in the enhancement of participation in services.
- Support individuals in the community based on individual service outcomes and frequency and duration as described in the individual service plan.
- Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team with the goal of providing services that are holistic and values based.
- Meets, as needed, with the collateral support of the individuals served to provide services in concert with other life goals.
- Develops volunteers working in the studio.
Administration
- Works with the team to create functional aspects of day-to-day processes, as well as attends staff meetings and bi-annual in-service training.
- Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner to support current and ongoing services.
- Tracks daily attendance and manages the grouping of staff to facilitate classes and provide support relating to special projects.
- Collaborates and oversees efficient organization of the studio, classes, supplies and storage, including managing the art studio materials and create inventories, when needed.
- Assures the health and safety aspects of studio activity and reports health and safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 year of related experience in an art discipline
OR
High School Diploma / GED equivalency, plus 3 years of studio practice, including 1 year of related experience in an art discipline.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.
- Subject to employment screenings, including FBI check, if applicable.
- Driver’s license and personal vehicle, preferred.
Working Conditions
- Works in an office environment and art studio setting.
Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
☐ Exposure to Fumes | ☐ Exposure to Dust |
☐ Exposure to Extreme Heat | ☐ Exposure to Extreme Cold |
☐ Wet and/or Humid | ☐ Exposure to Loud Noise |
☐ Exposure to Confined Places | ☐ Mists or Gases |
☐ Exposure to Mechanical Hazards | ☐ Exposure to Chemical Hazards |
☐ Exposure to Electrical Hazards | ☐ Exposure to Burn Hazard |
Additional Special Working Conditions: |
Physical requirements
- On occasion, may need to lift supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
- For scree-printing instructions, must be able to work relevant equipment.
- Assist participants with ADL, toileting, feeding, as needed.
Lifting Requirements
☐ Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time. |
☐ Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time. |
☒ Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. |
☐ Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. |
☐ Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. |
Physical Requirements
☐ Stand or Sit (stationary position) |
☐ Walk |
☐ Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position) |
☐ Climb (stairs/ladders) |
☐ Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information) |
☐ See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess) |
☐ Pushing or Pulling |
☐ Repetitive Motion |
☐ Reaching (high or low) |
☐ Kneel, Stoop, Crouch, or Crawl (position self, move) |
Additional Requirements: |