Senior Instructor of Creative Arts

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss.

HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have a temporary full-time position available as a Senior Instructor in our Creative Arts department. The Creative Arts Senior Instructor is responsible for providing instruction in art as a form of creative expression for a leisure time activity and/or as a vocational outcome.

Pay Rate: $39.4101/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-3:45pm EST.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for operating the Creative Arts Department which includes: Researches new trends in adaptive teaching methods, art materials and equipment. Assists consumers with exploring different art projects and mediums that suit their individual interests and unique abilities to create.

Provides 1:1 and sometimes group instruction on art projects for leisure and/or work experience. Responsible for the upkeep of the Creative Arts department. This task involves ordering of supplies and equipment, organization of room and overall cleanliness of work area. Meets with visitors and prospective students. Participates in team meetings sharing relevant information with the instructional team.

Cooperate in the team effort to assist the consumer with meeting his/her individual goals Actively participates in the Community of Practice (COP) in order to support the learning of peers, contributes articles, experiences and challenges. Accompanies and provides human guide and/or communication support for consumers and professional staff members when assigned.

Provides transportation support for consumers from time-to-time to/from appointments, transit stations and/or to destinations within the local community. To accomplish this, it may be required to use personal vehicle on occasion. Performs work related duties, when necessary, at the discretion of the Administration. This position is a temporary leave replacement expected to last up to 6-months.

it is in-person and based out of our Training Building in Sands Point, NY . REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master's Degree in Art required or a closely related field (i.e. performing arts or recreation). Master's Degree in Art Education preferred. Minimum one-year experience in art instruction preferably to deaf-blind, blind, deaf, or severely disabled individuals required.

Knowledge of sign language and alternative communication methods preferred. Computer Skills required including knowledge of MS Word and MS outlook. HKS is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodation to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.