Creative Exchange Theater Instructor

Primary Location: College of Staten Island

Schedule: Mondays, 6:15pm – 8:15pm | Modality: In Person

About the Role

Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. The Office of Community Educational Engagement (OCEE) is a central resource connecting the college and community, preparing students to thrive through academic programs and supportive learning communities.

OCEE’s Creative Exchange is a community inclusion program serving adults over the age of 21 with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide skills training and unique learning experiences for personal growth and self-empowerment that responds to the student’s self-identified needs.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning and will plan and teach two, 45-minute modified theater courses.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lessons that offer engaging learning experiences based on course descriptions
• Ensure hands-on activities are incorporated in lessons where appropriate
• Incorporate strategies that help students reach their self-identified goals in lesson planning
• Adjust lesson planning and instruction based on student feedback and performance as needed
• Participate in meetings and professional development as required
• Ensure a safe classroom environment, where there is mutual respect and students’ rights are upheld
• Timely submission of daily attendance using the template provided by the program
• Timely completion and submission of Student Ratings
• Plan and feature a student-centered end-of-semester project, activity, performance, or presentation during Showcase Week
• Guide undergraduate students as needed who are supporting their classes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

As a local, lifelong learning program, Creative Exchange honors the lived experience of our staff and instructors. We recruit professionals who have worked with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, retired educators, retired professionals, and enthusiasts who have a passion for their craft to engage our students, regardless of ability.

• Working knowledge of various disabilities
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal) skills, and able to mediate conflict
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and be proactive
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Highly motivated with a willingness to be flexible and creative
• Experience teaching adults with intellectual disabilities and Universal Design training preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Applicants invited to interview must email a copy of their highest credential or transcripts to the hiring manager prior to the interview. Applicants with specialized licenses related to the position must also provide copies of those licenses. Candidates will undergo a criminal background check.

Pay

$40.45/hour

Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals