Art Gallery Instructor (Part-Time) Job at Living Resources, Albany, NY

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  • Living Resources
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Living Resources is seeking a creative, compassionate Art Gallery Instructor to join our Day Services team in Guilderland. In this role, you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in developing their artistic, social, and emotional skills through engaging art instruction, community events, and gallery exhibition opportunities.

What your days will involve:

  • Provide direct art instruction and support aligned with each student’s individualized plans.
  • Develop and lead a variety of creative, social art activities.
  • Assist with gallery exhibitions, including matting, framing, transporting, and organizing artwork.
  • Support walk-in and online gallery sales, content cataloguing, and exhibit preparation.
  • Assist with community-based art events such as paint-and-sip programs.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential student records and document progress toward goals.
  • Collaborate with team members and QIDPs to monitor outcomes and ensure quality support.
  • Provide safe transportation for participants, including individuals using wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Adapt instruction to a wide range of art mediums based on student interests and needs.
  • Support occasional evening or weekend events as needed.

Requirements

Required:

  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or similar populations.
  • Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
  • Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or a strong artistic background with a record of art instruction and production.
  • Experience working across a variety of artistic mediums.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, bend, stand, and participate in activities throughout the day.
  • Ability to assist individuals with vehicle transfers, including use of wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Ability to carry up to 10 pounds in a backpack for outdoor activities.

Candidate Schedule:

Must be available to work: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4pm-7pm and Saturday 9am-5pm

Salary Description

$23.25 an hour

Job Tags

Part time, Saturday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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