What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Kat's Yoga Lab?
Job title: Art Teacher — 1099 Contractor
Job type: Contract / Part-time
About Axthera / Kat's Yoga Lab
Axthera is a therapeutic wellness company deploying credentialed contractors across behavioral health hospitals in the Houston area. Our team of 20 specialists brings yoga therapy, art, music, pet therapy, and movement programming to inpatient and residential behavioral health populations.
Role summary
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Art Teacher to facilitate therapeutic art groups in behavioral health hospital settings. You will plan and lead structured art activities — such as painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media — designed to support emotional expression, coping skills, and patient engagement for adult and/or adolescent inpatient populations.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate structured art group sessions (45 min) for inpatient behavioral health populations
- Plan activities that are therapeutic, engaging, and appropriate for varying acuity levels
- Set up and break down all art materials; maintain a clean and organized group space
- Complete required session documentation (attendance, group notes) per facility guidelines
- Maintain a trauma-informed, safe, and supportive group environment at all times
- Communicate proactively with the Axthera team lead regarding scheduling, absences, and concerns
- Collaborate respectfully with hospital clinical and activity therapy staff
- Adhere to all facility policies including dress code, badge compliance, and HIPAA standards
Required qualifications
- Degree in Fine Arts, art education, art therapy, or a related field
- Experience facilitating art groups or classes in a clinical, school, community, or therapeutic setting
- Comfortable working with individuals experiencing mental health or behavioral health challenges
- Reliable, punctual, and professional — able to maintain composure in an inpatient environment
- Own reliable transportation to Houston-area hospital locations
Preferred qualifications
- Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or board-certified credential (ATR-BC)
- Experience in psychiatric, dual-diagnosis, or substance use recovery settings
- Knowledge of trauma-informed facilitation principles
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Compensation & schedule
- Competitive per-session contractor rate (discussed at interview)
- Flexible scheduling — afternoons and/or weekends available
- 1099 independent contractor agreement
- Opportunity for consistent recurring shifts across multiple facilities
How to apply
Submit your resume and a brief note describing your experience leading art groups. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Email: axmannk@gmail.com
Axthera is an equal opportunity employer. All contractors are required to maintain professional conduct standards and adhere to facility-specific policies at each placement site.
Pay: $21.82 - $26.28 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26