Description

Title: Art Instructor Digital Arts

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Department: San Pedro Art Center

Location: 1125 S Gaffrey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731/ Art Center Studio, Zoom

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $18 - $20 /hr

Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30-3pm or 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Who We Are:

ECF was founded in 1946 by a group of parents and community activists who sought to establish a day training program as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. For the last 75 years we have worked to improve the lives of children, youth and adults in the Los Angeles County area by offering a wide range of experiences and opportunities to encourage individuals to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities. The mission of ECF is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning, and emotional barriers — empowering them to reach their greatest potential.

Position Summary

Under supervision by Program Supervisor, the Art Instructor/Digital Arts will assist, guide and facilitate studio art practices to artists (adults with varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and intellectual disabilities) in order to provide professional development and integrating artists into the local art community as working professional Artists. This can include but is not limited to art instruction in the following art mediums; drawing, animation, video art, digital art, and 2D design. Art Instruction will occur in several media of artistic expression in conjunction with artists individual art goals (ISP).While working remotely Instructor will be in regular communication with artists, Supervisor and Case Manager via phone, text, zoom and email.

Essential Duties:

Implement individual artistic goals, referring to artist’s ISP. Ensure artists’ safety during operating hours of the Art Center, while on the premises, and out in the community. Assist artists in maintaining progress notes on a monthly basis and participate in meetings and other in-services as assigned. Ensure attendance recordings are accurate and complete. Provide supervision during artist’s arrival, departure, break and lunchtime.Provide art instruction via zoom, phone or other preferred mode of communication to artists. Assist with co-hosting art classes hosted by other ECF Art Instructors.
Give instruction in the proper use of materials, care, and protection of art work, production of saleable art, and help artists to become proficient in developing their individual voice and style as an artist through 2D and digital art techniques. Ensure the safe use of equipment, including basic safety measures to be used when working with various tools, machines, equipment and materials, safe lifting procedures, etc. Create any protocols needed for increased safety. Monitor artist throughout their entire art project. Assist and instruct artists on projects related to their ISP (Individual Service Plan).Provide art instruction via zoom, phone or other preferred mode of communication to artists.
Set up/prepare equipment to be used on a daily basis and maintain equipment; ensure supplies are ordered and maintained. Ensure all art equipment is being properly used and maintained by artists and assigned studio area is maintained and clean. Organize artists’ portfolios by properly labeling and storing artwork in the appropriate areas. Organize and send photos digitally to Supervisor, Case Manager or other ECF staff. Assist with supply organization on site and drop offs to artists homes abiding by safety standards and social distancing.
Participate in staff meetings to identify and implement artistic, educational, psychological and social objectives for each artist. Take into account addressing the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse artists. Implement of services and supports in accordance with Lanterman Act and Person Centered Thinking Practices
Follow appropriate protocol and policies in assisting artists during any incidents or seizures. Employ NCI procedures as needed to assist artists who are exhibiting aggressive behavior. Adhere to ECF’s Illness and Injury Prevention Safety Program and follow ECF guidelines for reporting medical emergencies, suspected abuse or neglect and unusual incidents to case management staff and supervisory staff. Implement First Aid/CPR as necessary. Assist artists with personal hygiene needs including illness, and incidents of incontinence.
Be available to help promote the Art Centers during work hours for visitors and guests. This includes but is not limited to informing the public of the Art Center mission and services when the public is touring Art Center studio, asking questions during events, or inquiring about how they can support the program. Support Art Center events and programs through distribution of materials and information to all interested parties. Provide support for online events as needed or as scheduled, remote work and assistance for event set up or co-hosting duties during events.
Staff and supervise special exhibits featuring ECF artists’ work at various locations and times. Assist in organizing art shows and events which may include matting, framing, and installation and tear down of shows. Greet the public and assist artists’ with presenting and discussing their work with the public Assist in digital formatting of files, color correction, for remote of online exhibitions, and maintain communication with all necessary Art Center staff participating in event set up.

Other Duties

Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Safety and Medical Emergency Procedures. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment.
Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements.
Observe regular, on-site work hours. Regular and reliable attendance is required for this position.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree and demonstrable 2D and digital art techniques.

Experience: Six months in any combination of the following: studio work, teaching (including undergrad TA positions), work on public and private art projects, art installations, work in art museums, or any other directly related experience.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

Knowledge in one art specialty area and digital art
Skills necessary to assist artist in carrying out their art practice and art goals, may include but is not limited to: teaching, facilitating, guiding, encouraging, listening, advocating
Effective verbal and written communication skills to teach adult artists.
Availability to teach all artists in the Art Center.
Computer skills that include using email, and video calls.

Requirements

Portfolio of completed work.
Pass a DOJ background investigation.
Provide evidence of a negative TB test.
Obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to use public transportation or personal vehicle to transport artists’ for community outings; motorcycles are not permitted while driving for ECF, may only be used when commuting to and from your home to the main worksite.
Driving is an essential function of this position. Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required. While driving for work should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary.
Communicate in person and over the telephone, email and video calls.

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