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Our mission is to engage a community of learners in exploring the arts and developing the creative self.

By providing high-quality private and group instruction to all ages, Monroe Street Arts Center is keeping the door open for a lifetime of creative expression and appreciation of the arts. MSAC is a welcoming, inclusive environment where we come together to learn, make, and share music and art. We cultivate a team of caring instructors who are first-rate artists and musicians, and create outlets for artistic expression through recitals, exhibits, and outreach opportunities.

Approximately 5.5 hours per week across two program days (Plus $50 in weekly lesson planning stipends)

Position Summary

We are looking for a warm, creative, and flexible Art Instructor to lead our inclusive art programs for young children. These classes bring neurodiverse students and their peers together in small, supportive settings where every child can explore art at their own pace. The ideal candidate is comfortable adapting lesson plans on the spot, values collaboration with families and community partners, and believes that art making is for everyone.

Programs and Schedule:

Sensory Studio Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00pm Ages 5 to 11

An inclusive art class designed for neurodiverse students alongside their friends and siblings. Class sizes are kept small and projects are flexible so each child can engage in the way that works best for them. Total time: 2 hours per week for class setup, instruction and dismissal (Plus a $25 stipend for weekly lesson planning)

Aspiring Artists and Early Childhood Art at Bayview Wednesdays, 9:00 to 11:15am These two classes run back to back.

• Aspiring Artists is an inclusive, collaborative program offered in partnership with Aspire Therapies, serving children ages 2 to 5. Classes welcome children with a range of support needs, including those who use augmentative communication devices. 
• Early Childhood Art at Bayview Community Center is offered in partnership with our neighbors at Bayview to bring early childhood art enrichment to residents and families in the Bayview community
• Total time: 3.5 hours per week for class setup, instruction and dismissal (Plus a $25 stipend for weekly lesson planning)

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate, sensory-friendly art lessons for young children with a range of abilities and needs
• Adapt materials, instructions, and pacing in the moment to meet each child where they are
• Create a classroom environment that is welcoming, predictable, and affirming for neurodiverse students and their families
• Collaborate with co-facilitators, therapy partners, and community center staff to support each child's participation
• Communicate with parents, caregivers, and program partners as needed
• Maintain a safe and organized studio space, including setup and cleanup for each class

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching or working with young children, ideally in an inclusive or special needs setting
• Background in visual art, art education, art therapy, or a related field
• Comfort and confidence supporting children who use communication devices, sensory tools, or other supports
• Patience, flexibility, and genuine enjoyment of working with children of varying abilities
• Strong communication skills with children, families, and program partners
• Reliable availability on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings

The above listing of responsibilities may be subject to change and is not intended to be a complete listing of duties, but merely a statement of examples of common duties instructors  are  expected to perform. MSAC reserves the right to amend the above listing at any time at the discretion of the Director or the Board of Directors.

Employee Benefits: 

• 20% Staff discount on programming at MSAC for you and your family.
• MSAC curriculum plan and management provide structure and support for creation of weekly lesson plans.
• Freedom to create lesson plans at Monroe Street Arts Center or offsite.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe every child deserves access to creative expression. Our inclusive programs are built in partnership with the families and communities we serve, and we are committed to creating spaces where neurodiversity is welcomed and celebrated, not simply accommodated.
 

Click HERE to apply or visit: https://wkf.ms/49uhHCj
 

Monroe Street Arts Center is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. 

Compensation: Starting at $23.00/hr

• Experience teaching or working with young children, ideally in an inclusive or special needs setting

• Background in visual art, art education, art therapy, or a related field

• Comfort and confidence supporting children who use communication devices, sensory tools, or other supports

• Patience, flexibility, and genuine enjoyment of working with children of varying abilities

• Strong communication skills with children, families, and program partners

• Reliable availability on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings

The above listing of responsibilities may be subject to change and is not intended to be a complete listing of duties, but merely a statement of examples of common duties instructors  are  expected to perform. MSAC reserves the right to amend the above listing at any time at the discretion of the Director or the Board of Directors.

Click HERE to apply or visit: https://wkf.ms/49uhHCj