Art Instructor

Job Type: Full-time

About the role

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency supporting individuals with disabilities or other life‑challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. The Arts Instructor (AI) assists each student to achieve maximum growth through art‑based activities, oversees artists’ activities at community‑based art exhibits and galleries, serves as a role model using correct social interactions, exercises good judgment in organizing and prioritizing responsibilities, demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills while working with up to eight participants, establishes a group atmosphere conducive to habilitation and art instruction while accommodating each student’s well‑being and safety, maintains daily records, maintains frequent contact with family members and day‑program staff, assists participants with vehicle transference (including wheelchairs, walkers, and other assisted walking devices), and travels between Ulster and Columbia Greene County Day Programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee artists’ activities at community‑based art exhibits and galleries.
• Serve as a role model by using correct social interactions in classroom and community settings.
• Exercise good judgment in organizing and prioritizing responsibilities.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills while working with up to eight participants.
• Establish a group atmosphere conducive to habilitation and art instruction, accommodating each student’s well‑being and safety.
• Maintain daily records and frequent contact with family members and day‑program staff.
• Assist participants with vehicle transference (wheelchairs, walkers, other assisted walking devices) as needed.
• Travel between Ulster and Columbia Greene County Day Programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates without a degree may qualify through relevant professional experience in art instruction, artistic production, or a professional art setting.
• Background working with persons with developmental disabilities or related experience.
• Course work or experience in a variety of art mediums.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• No driving or physical restrictions that would impede transportation of participants.
• Patient, approachable, with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates passion for the arts, flexibility, independent problem‑solving, and ability to create an inclusive and engaging environment.
• Open to floating between Ulster and Columbia Greene Counties.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health insurance (100% of deductible costs covered)
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Payment in lieu of health insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement programs
• Opportunities to advance within the agency

Pay

$23.25/hour