Teaching Artist

Teaching Artist- Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Full-Time: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Pay Rate: $18.50/hour

Are you passionate about teaching and making a real impact? If so, Arc Broward is the place for you!

About Us: Arc Broward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges.

Why Work at Arc Broward?

• We put the CARE in CAREER!
• We are a leader in developmental disabilities services.
• We offer a mission-driven, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• We value our team members and foster a people-first culture.
• We provide top-notch training through our Arc Educates program.
• We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events.

About the Role: Teaching Artist

The Teaching Artist is responsible for providing engaging, person-centered instruction that uses the creative arts and recreation as a pathway for developing workforce, life, and community skills. Through visual arts, digital arts, theater, movement, and other creative practices, the Teaching Artist creates meaningful learning experiencesthat help participants develop pre-vocational skills including communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-advocacy, independence, workplace readiness, and community participation. Instruction may be provided individually or in groups and is designed to build on each participant’s interests, strengths, abilities, and individualized learning goals. 

Perks & Benefits:

• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Voluntary Insurance/Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in fine arts, visual arts, digital media, theater, dance, recreation, education, special education, human services, or a related field.
• Ability to teach, facilitate, or lead individuals or groups in a structured learning environment and demonstrate the ability to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that incorporate workforce, life, communication, social, and community skills.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other support needs is preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• must have strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.