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Braille Institute of America is hiring: Art Instructor in Anaheim

Braille Institute of America, Anaheim, CA, United States


Overview Join to apply for the Art Instructor role at Braille Institute of America .
Salary range is provided by Braille Institute of America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Compensation Base pay range
$43,000.00/yr - $48,000.00/yr
About the Opportunity Join us in building a more inclusive world at Braille Institute of America. We are undertaking one of the most transformative initiatives in our history, planning our next century of success in serving the blind and visually impaired communities. Through our 2024-2025 strategic planning process, we identified opportunities to advance initiatives in areas such as customer research; expansion and transformation of programs and services; development of new accessible programs; creation of new strategic partnerships; and alignment of mission, strategy, and resources.
If you are ready to join a dynamic organization transforming the lives of individuals experiencing vision loss, we want you on our team.
Who We Are At Braille Institute, we are driven by a shared purpose: to serve the blind and low-vision community. We value collaboration, inclusivity, flexibility, and work-life balance. You’ll find an environment that supports well-being while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive beside colleagues who are sighted and visually impaired. We embrace technology and innovation to shape the future of accessibility and positively transform lives.
Job Description About the role: As an Art Instructor, your role will be crucial in fostering artistic development and providing comprehensive art education to students by delivering instruction, curating student art galleries, and developing engaging lessons. You will empower visually impaired students to embrace their artistic abilities and promote independent living.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive art instruction to visually impaired students, covering diverse fields of art.
Curate student art galleries on campus and in the community.
Develop specialized art lessons tailored to meet the unique needs of visually impaired students.
Prioritize safety consciousness and practices within the art studio.
Train and collaborate with volunteers to enhance the learning experience.
Manage the entry process of students' art in regional
ational art competitions.
Work with students with multiple disabilities, adapting instructional approaches and providing individualized support.
Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, promoting student creativity.
Stay updated on current trends and advancements in art education, incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.
Monitor, evaluate and document student progress, recommending additional resources to families.
Deliver engaging art education through both in-person and online classes.
Foster positive relationships with students, families, and caregivers.
Knowledge and Education Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
Skills and Abilities Adaptability to accommodate varying paces of student learning
Strong time management abilities to effectively handle multiple tasks
Knowledge of safety management and compliance in art education
Exceptional communication skills, delivering engaging art education both in-person and online
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of standard office software
Strong training and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, building relationships with children and families
Ability to multi-task and implement a wide variety of diverse art programs
Experience Three years of experience teaching in the art field, with a demonstrated progression of increasing responsibility preferred.
Work Environment Position works in a standard office environment.
Salary range: $43,000-$48,000
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Additional Details Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Customer Service and Art/Creative
Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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