PT Integrated Arts Instructor

About the position

The Integrated Arts Instructor is responsible for facilitating engaging, person-centered art and music classes for program participants across multiple service sites in Pierce County. This position will lead two-hour classes at two of our four Pierce County locations. The role is scheduled for 18.75 hours per week, delivered over two and one-half days per week. This is a hybrid position, with the designated home office located at our Tacoma office building. Regular travel between home office and assigned Pierce County sites is required with the company vehicle.

Responsibilities
• Plan, schedule, and implement program sessions in collaboration with program management
• Partner with program management to recruit and onboard new clients and volunteers, ensuring a smooth and engaging introduction to the program
• Train and support volunteers in program and Agency principles, philosophy, and activities
• Create and adapt art project templates, materials, and lesson plans; ensure adequate supply management
• Provide in-person instruction, assess participants and volunteers, and address concerns in partnership with program management
• Organize and participate in community events to promote program and Agency mission
• Maintain program files, documentation, and required reports accurately and on time
• Ensure safe physical setup and cleanup of art sessions and events, including transportation and handling of program supplies

Requirements
• 2 years of related experience in art education, program coordination or volunteer coordination, ideally with seniors and dementia care
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Opening Minds through Art (OMA) certification is required following hire and based on training availability
• Fluency in English and additional language(s) as outlined in the job posting, both spoken and written
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a noisy environment
• Interact with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and long periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Travels between worksites regularly
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Benefits
• An 18.75 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Accrual of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

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