ART GROUP LEADER Group leader will support and promote Art Instruction with Art Instructor. Will engage in art fine arts, activities taught to k-5 or 6th -8th grade participants.

• Be able to control and motivate groups of pupils.-Demonstrate leadership, dependability, patience, and concern for others.
• Support 'Lesson Planning enhancement.-Attend occasional program meetings.-Track student attendance, including late arrival and early departure to address any concerns.
• Have an understanding of health and safety of student in care.-Follow administrative and governmental safety and personnel policies, procedures, and ordinances.
• Help to maintain and establish, enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

QUALIFICATIONS : -Associates Degree preferred or High School Diploma Required, or equivalent-Minimum of two to 3 Years years of work-related skill, knowledge, or supervising youth-Must pass pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to fingerprinting, employment history, and criminal background checkKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES-Care for knowledge of art and Fine Arts-Attention to detail and strong organization skills-Initiative, flexibility, patience, and creativity-Excellent communication skills (, professional ability to attend to customer needs)-Ability to work in a team atmosphere (, ability to communicate well with other instructors) SPECIALTIES : -Sculpture, painting, and drawing variety of mediums - paper, metal, clay, wood-oil paintings-High motivated and creative

Overview

Plans, organizes, and directs creative arts therapy programs and individualized therapeutic services for young adult residents with the objective of improving their physical, mental, and socio-emotional well-being.

Provides therapeutic and educational services to families of residents to support goals of bonding, emotional coping, and understanding of needs.

Responsible for all required documentation, including MDS and CCP.

Responsibilities

• Provides Creative Arts Therapy sessions (1 : 1 and groups) to patients and supportive / psychotherapeutic services to patient families.
• Maintains an age-appropriate curriculum of dynamic and engaging daily therapeutic activities (adaptive art, sensory stimulation, games), outings or community inclusion (libraries, museums, cultural events, etc.

and therapeutic groups that provide opportunities for psychosocial enrichment and overall developmental enhancement.

• Evaluate the history, interests, aptitudes, and skills of patients by interviews, assessments, inventories, tests, and measurements in order to provide holistic and individualized treatment.
• Keeps accurate daily records of therapies and completes progress notes to document the types of activities in which the patient participates, patterns of attendance, interpersonal behavior, response to modalities, and progress towards therapeutic goals.
• Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to foster a therapeutic environment and participating in clients’ treatment plans, weekly case conferences, and staff meetings.
• Advocates for families and residents adopting a family-centered-care model.
• Reports all unsafe conditions and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Supervise student interns and oversees trained volunteers.
• IF LCAT, provides supervision to staff with limited permits until their hours are completed.
• Participates in the orientation process for new departmental hires.
• Provides inservices and education to staff, families, and residents.
• Coordinates with Marketing Department on promotional opportunities (pictures, videos, brochures)
• Maintain clinical notes in medical records in a timely fashion, keep daily statistics, prepare / maintain monthly calendar of activities / events.
• Adheres to all RNH policies and procedures relevant to performing job duties, including infection control.
• Fosters therapeutic atmosphere, including decorating units and therapeutic support spaces.
• Provide complementary therapies as trained and when appropriate (Reiki, massage, Acutonics, etc..)
• Facilitates family virtual visits and supervises in-person visitation when needed.
• Provides coverage for educational programming.
• All other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education :

• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy, required.

Experience :

Minimum two (2) years of recent experience at a working with children or adolescents in a hospital or education setting.

Must be able to produce required medical / clinical documentation, including MDS and CCP, preferred.

Training in working with special needs and young adult populations, preferred.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and / or co-workers.
• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook / Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
• Other : Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.

License, Certifications :

Must be board certified and a Licensed Creative Art Therapist.

Physical Requirements :

• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting,standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
• May be required to handle / assist in lifting patients onto / out of exam beds / procedure stations.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (KJMC).

KJMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Day Services Art Internship

The potential candidate will work in an art studio with 2-3 DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) with 10-12 people with I / DD.

The candidate would be expected to learn from the DSPs and also teach different mediums within an art curriculum. The candidate will have an opportunity to contribute her own creativity while learning aspects of the day systems.

Expectations are to be punctual, organized and fit in with the team dynamic. This is a unique opportunity to grow as an artist while sharing creativity with this population

Schedule : Dependent on student's availability.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike.

We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.

When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 49 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Job Description :

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis both for immediate vacancies and for our 2023 - 2024 School Year.

About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy Charter Schools is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 47 K-12 public charter schools serving over 23,000 scholars throughout New York City.

At Success Academy Charter Schools, we're redefining what's possible in public education.

Job Description

As a high-performing, whole-child focused charter school, we are looking for talented, invested Art Teachers with a robust background in Visual Arts to join our community.

We are looking for Art Teachers to engage our Scholars in fostering a love for art, exploring the creative process, and highlighting their artistic talents.

At Success, non- academic subjects aren’t extra, but essential. We expect our scholar talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passions, talents, and experiences in the classroom.

In this role, you will :

Build a safe and joyful classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for art

Engage students in the creative process and foster their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design, and art history

Collaborate with Art Teachers across the network to build a premier art program, while cultivating a school environment that prioritizes aesthetics and makes learning visible to the community

Build a culture of self-expression, and utilize the inquiry-based teaching and learning approach as a way to press scholars’ critical and conceptual thinking about art

Engage in multiple Professional Developments to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction, accelerating learning and growth with unparalleled support

We invite you to apply if you :

Have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in the Visual Arts (Fine Arts, Illustration, Fashion Design, etc.) or Art Education

Have an outstanding record of academic achievement

Have experience with holistic exposures to art and art history

Possess the ability to set ambitious goals for yourself and set high expectations for your Scholars

Embrace collaboration

Please submit a resume and a one-page letter of interest detailing your particular interest in this role and in being an Art Educator at Success Academy.

Your portfolio should be included in either your resume or cover letter.

Compensation :

Starting From : $50,000.00

Current Success Academies Employees :

Please apply through the Jobs Posting in your Success Academies Workday Account .

You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Description

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes?

Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

We are currently offering a $3, SIGN ON BONUS to brand new full time employees working over 37.5 hours per week or a $1, SIGN ON BONUS for part time employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Being an Art Teacher has its advantages

As a Devereux teacher, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer :

Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans; fewer state and federal mandates

Assignment of teacher’s assistants to your classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional wellbeing and safety of all students

Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!

A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses.

Located in Red Hook, NY, this position is responsible for planning and implementing instructional art programs for students with intellectual / developmental disabilities, under the direct supervision of the School Principal.

The Art Teacher will instruct assigned students in creative art skills necessary for development, and will evaluates students' level of proficiency in order to prescribe suitable activities.

They will evaluate students' progress in meeting goals through observation, preparing reports as required. The Art Teacher is also responsible for preparing Individual Treatment Plans for each student in the area of art education.

This involves an evaluation of each child's total program and preparation of annual goals for the subject area. Plans are revised throughout the year according to the student's progress.

They will meet with parents / agencies during parent-teacher conferences as assigned.

Salary Range : $ - $ / year, based on education, certifications, and experience.

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.

This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

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Qualifications

Education : Masters in Special Education or in process. BS / BA in education with SWD certification

Experience : Two years experience working with individuals with I / DD is preferred.

Physical Requirements : Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances.

Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 70 lbs. or more.

Using standard crisis intervention procedures must be able to singlehandedly effect the initial restraint of children and adolescents weighing between 75 and lbs.

Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization.

Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Posted Date 13 hours ago (6 / 21 / 4 : 53 PM)

Requisition ID -

Category Education

Position Type Full-Time

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.