Job Description

Position: Art Instructor Substitute

R e p o rts to: Program Supervisor or Lead Art Instruct or

D e p a rtm e nt : ECF Art Centers

L o cation: All Art Center Sites , minimum of availability at one of the three of ECF' s s tudio s.

F LS A St a tu s: Non - E xempt

Pr og ram Hour s : Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Minimum of two and a half week days of availability to pick up or work sc heduled shifts . Work schedules a re c r eate d one month in advance. Guaranteed minimally 10 work hours available per week, with hours typically not to exceed 28 hours per week.

S up e rvi so ry R es p o n si bility : NONE

Position Summary

Under superv isio n of Program Supervisor, the Art Instructor Substitute will teach art to artists (adults with varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and intellectual disabilities) in the ECF Art Centers . This can include but is not lim i ted to the following : painting, d rawing, mixed media , fibers. I mplement special education and behavior treatment plans. Work with assigned ECF Artists for sched uled shi ft , as assigned by Program Supervisor, Lead Art In stru ctor, Case Manager or point p ers on as designated by Program Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Implement artistic , educational, and behavioral support plans for assigned consumers, r e ferring to cons umer's IPP, and as directed by Program Supervisor and Case Manager. Ensure ECF Artist's w e ll - being during operating hours of the Art Center, whi l e on the prem i ses, and out in the community. Maintai n case notes as needed during scheduled shift and submit these notes to Pr ogram Superviso r and, or Case Manager at end of work shift . Participate i n meetings and other in - services trainings as assigned, monthly. Provide supervision d ur ing artis t s' arrival, departure, and lunchtime as assigned by Program Supervisor, Case Manager or designated point person.

· Give instruction in the proper use of materials, care, and protection of artwork . Ensure the safe use of equipment, including basic safety measu r es to be used when working with various tools , machin es, and materials, sa fe lifting procedures, etc. Monitor artists throughout their entire art project s during scheduled s hift. Assist and instruct on projects assigned by Program Supervisor, C ase Manager or point person as designat ed by Program Supervisor.

· Set up/prepare equipment to be us ed daily and maintain equipment. Ensure all art equipment is proper l y used and maintained by artists and assigned st udio area is maintained and clean.

· Organize artists' portfolios by properly labeling and storing artwork in the appropriate areas, as assigned by Program Supervisor, Ca se Manag e r or point person as designated by Program Supervi s or.

· Participate in staff meetings to identify and implement artistic , educational, p syc holog ical and social objec t ives for each artist. Consider add ressin g the n eeds of culturally a nd lingui stic ally diverse artists. Implement se rvice s and supports in accordance with Lanterman Act and Pe r son-Centered Think i ng Practices.

· Follow appropriate protocols and policies to assist artists during any incidents or se i zures. Employ NCI procedur es as needed to assist artist s who are exhibiting aggr essive behavior. Adhere to ECF's Illness and Injury Pr eventio n Safety Program and follow EC F guidelines for reportin g medical emergencies, suspected abuse or neglect and unusual incidents to case management staff and supervisory staff. Imp l ement First Aid/CPR as necessary. Assist artists with personal hygiene needs including illness, and incident s of incontinence.

· Be a vailabl e to help p rom ote the Art Centers during work hour s. T his includes, but i s not l i m it ed to, info r ming the publi c of the Art Center mission and services when the publ i c is touring Art Center facilities, as king que st ions during events, or inquiring about how t hey can su pp ort the program. Su ppo rt ECF Art Center events and program s through distribution of mate ri a l s and info r mation to a ll inte r ested parties.

· Staff and superv i se special exhibi t s featuring EC F artists' work at va r ious locations and times. Assist in organizing a rt shows and event s whi c h may include matting, frami ng , i nstallation and tea r down of shows. G r eet the public and assist artists with presen ti ng and discussing their work with the public .

Other Duties

• Compl y with ECF's Injury and Illness Prevention Pro gram, Saf ety an d M ed ica l Eme rgency p ro c e dur es
• En sure safe us e and operation of tools and/or e q uipment
• Comp ly with ECF policies and procedures , including mand a ted repo rt ing requirements
•   Observe regular, on - s ite work hour s. Regular and re l i ab le att enda nc e is requ i r ed for thi s position
• Perform other duties as assigne d .

Qualifications

E du cati on / Li c en ses/C ertifi cati on s : Bachelor's degr ee an d one demonstrable art s ki ll.

Experie n ce: Six months in any combination of the following: studio work , teaching (including undergrad TA positions), work on public and privat e art pro jects, art installations, w o rk in art museums, or any ot her dir ect ly related experience.

K n o wl e d ge/ Abilit ies/S kill s:

 · Knowledge in one art specialty area . 
· Skills nec essa ry to ass ist artists in carrying out their art practice and art goals, may include
but is not limited to te a ching, facilitating, guiding, encou rag ing, listening, ad vocating
· Effective verbal and written communica t ion skills to teach adult art i sts
· Availability to teach all artists in the Art C ente r .

Requirements

· Driving is an essential function of this position. Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required. While driving for work, should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary.
Driving Disclaimer - Employees driving for company business must maintain a clean record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly. Company vehicles will be monitored and activity recorded. Violations of the driving policy may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of driving privileges, reassignment, or termination.

· Submit Portfolio of completed work.

· Provide evidence of a negative TB test.

· Obtain and maintain NCI , First Aid and CPR certification.

· Ability t o u se public transportation or personal vehi cles and or drive the company vehicle to tran sp ort artists for comm u nity outings.

Work Environment

T his is a program for adults who have varying deg r ees of learning, beha vio ral , emotional, and developmental disabil iti es. Em ploy ees may enco unt er art is ts who are in crisis, exhibit in g emotional/psychological distress or behaving in an aggressive manner . Exp osur e to odors from acrylic paint s, oil base paints, and cleaning and mixing solutions; fine debris from ceramics ; mild noise from the k i ln and from inst r uctors and artists interacting in an ope n space. Environment may includ e frequent in ter r uptions, l oud noise, vary i ng indoor temperatu res , and drafts . Exposure to changes in temperature and wea t her conditions when travelling to art exhibi ts, other ECF sites, etc.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonab l e accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentia l respons i b ilities and funct io ns o f the job.

· Mobility to circulate among artists for approximately 80% of work shift.

· Teach visual art and demonstrate techniques.

· Communicate in person and over the telephone.

· Regularly push , pull, and lift up to 60 lbs. with assistance.

· A bi lity to p u sh art i sts in wheelchairs and assist non - ambulatory artists w ith transfer r i n g
to a nd from wheelchairs.

· Occas i onally requi r ed to travel to various sites within L os Angeles Co u nty.

· Ability to implement NCI, First Aid , and CPR.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

Employment with Exceptional Children’s Foundation, aka ECF is at-will employment which means that ECF or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. ECF holds the right to modify the terms of employment, including but not limited to, job descriptions, duties, schedules, compensation, work locations, procedures, guidelines, practices or employee benefit programs with or without advance notice. I acknowledge and understand that the at-will nature of my employment relationship with ECF can only be changed by an express written agreement signed by the President/CEO of ECF and me .

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