About the Role
Responsible for the curriculum and instruction of the Art and Education Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsible for leading a group of individuals with engaging lesson plans while developing positive and professional relationships with staff, clients, families, community and provider partners. Oversight of record keeping and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Providing program and community growth. Meeting goals set forth by Art and Education Program Manager and Site Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Embody and embrace core values: Respect, Joy, and Integrity.
- Believe all people should have the opportunity to live to their full potential and be contributing and active members in their communities, enjoying the greatest possible degree of independence and acceptance in all aspects of their lives.
- Possess strong organizational, planning, time, and project management skills.
- Exhibit strong people and behavior management skills.
- Demonstrate ability to manage a diverse clientele with professionalism.
- Show strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and with large groups of diverse people.
- Design, research, develop, and implement an engaging curriculum to meet the needs of I/DD learners.
- Lead a medium to large group of I/DD learners to further their independence through a robust education program.
- Provide assistance to the Education Manager in managing the education, art studio, class instruction, client safety, client instruction, client behavior redirection, volunteers, and interns.
- Provide assistance to the Education Manager and Site Coordinator in managing day-to-day activities of the art studio, gallery, and education programs.
- Write daily attendance and progress notes of clients that meet contract provider guidelines for billing.
- Assist with the organization of the classroom and supplies to ensure efficiency.
- Provide community growth through relationship building.
- Participate in fundraising efforts to meet goals.
Requirements
- Have experience teaching group classes.
- Demonstrated ability in teamwork, group leadership skills and the ability to speak to large groups.
- Experience utilizing computers for daily work and database software.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and patience while working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge on promoting skill development through positive education.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and build relationships with key community members.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Requires a ID or Drivers license and proof of car insurance.
- Must be willing to undergo a background check.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and co-workers.
- Experience using a computer and Microsoft products.
- Background in art and/or art instruction is a plus.
- Additional skills/experience may be required.
Skills
- Technology
- Multi-media arts
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Group leadership
- Public speaking
- Computer utilization
- Database software
- Working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- Promoting skill development through positive education
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft products
Location
- Austin
- Leander
- Hutto
- Marble Falls
Work Type
- In-person
- Part-time
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experience teaching curriculum in a group setting
- Experience teaching group classes
- Experience utilizing computers for daily work and database software
- Experience using a computer and Microsoft products
- Background in art and/or art instruction is a plus
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $18.75 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
- Priority of Flexible work life balance
About the Company
- The Arc of the Capital Area is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- The Arc of the Capital Area is an equal opportunity employer.
