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Teaching Artist/ Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Part-time

Beyond Support Network

Buffalo, NYPart-time$20/hrTracked 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Buffalo, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid NYS Driver's LicenseAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Teaching Artist/Direct Support Professional collaborates with Starlight artists to facilitate inclusive arts programming, support creative skill development, and promote community engagement while maintaining an artist‑centered studio environment in a museum setting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ComputersElectronic RecordsEmailWord ProcessingPhoto EditingSocial Media ToolsArt InstructionTeam PlayerEnthusiastic

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Fine Arts or EquivalentValid NYS Driver's LicenseBachelor of Fine ArtsThree Years Experience in Arts Education or Human Services

Full job description

Description

Starlight Studios and Art Gallery Without Walls Art Program

$20.00 hourly - $20.00 hourly

Part time, 22.50 hours per week - Monday, Thursday & Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 p.m.; museum setting

Valid NYS Driver's license in good standing.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teaching Artist/Direct Support Professional positions work collaboratively with Starlight artists to support their achievement of artistic, technical, personal, and community engagement goals through inclusive arts programming and individualized support. The Teaching Artist will contribute to facilitating artmaking activities, fostering creative skill development, supporting wellness and community participation, and maintaining an artist-centered studio environment. Responsibilities may also include activity planning, workshop facilitation, community engagement, and support for program operations and documentation.

Specific positions may include additional responsibilities based on the artistic medium or area of program focus, including specialized arts instruction, community engagement activities, workshop facilitation, and increased coordination responsibilities within designated program areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Associates degree in Fine Arts or equivalent; experience in teaching art and exhibiting artist preferred.

Proficiency with computers and common software related to your medium - including electronic records, email, word processing, photo editing, and social media tools.

Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing.

Desired: Bachelor of Fine Arts, three years’ experience in Arts, Education and/or Human Services, with experience in exhibiting art.

Beyond Support Network

It’s more than a job…

It’s…

  • Supporting others

  • A life/work balance

  • Developing YOU

  • Feeling Appreciated

  • Variety of Opportunities

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education

Required

  • Associates or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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