Education/Recreation Instructor - Arts & Culture

Overview

Teach art classes to seniors, plan activities, manage materials, and exhibit work.

Key Responsibilities

• instruction
• lesson planning
• exhibit planning
• documentation
• supply management
• team engagement

Tasks

-Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of participants with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities; -Maintain an organized work space by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment and program spaces; -Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit participants work for the center and the community. -Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign in/sign out sheets, attendance reports, etc.; -Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team; -Develop lesson plans and activities for class; -Regularly communicate with Director regarding participants and class topics;

Requirements

• self-starter
• teaching experience
• bilingual spanish
• interpersonal
• organized
• senior citizens

What You Bring

-Work independently and be a self-starter. -Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities>. -Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class. -Minimum of one-year teaching experience; previous experience working with older adult community preferred. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. -Bilingual, Spanish speaking communication skills necessary. -Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers.

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About Riseboro Community Partnership

-Founded with a mission to revitalize neighborhoods and provide affordable housing opportunities. -Focus on creating sustainable communities through development, advocacy, and support services. -Specializes in the construction, preservation, and management of affordable housing properties. -Works closely with local residents, helping them access career development, financial literacy, and educational resources. -Supports economic growth by creating jobs and offering workforce training programs. -Leverages community-based partnerships to improve local infrastructure and ensure long-term impact. -Has developed numerous residential buildings and affordable housing projects across multiple neighborhoods. -Invests in the arts, culture, and wellness, promoting a holistic approach to community improvement. -A key player in tackling urban displacement and supporting underserved populations in New York.

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