Art/Tech Instructor

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Art/Tech Instructors

Skillbuilders Makerspace+ Program

Location: Chicopee, MA

Schedule: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday

Pay: $21 per hour plus benefits

Join our dynamic team! Make a difference in the lives of others. Come to work in an environment where you connect with other people, engage in meaningful relationships, and help foster opportunities in the lives of others.

We have open Instructor positions available at our Skillbuilders Makerspace+ program. This program is an art, technology and engineering space and day program where people with common interests can meet, learn, socialize, and collaborate The Instructor will be responsible for mentoring a cohort of individuals with various disabilities, instructing several daily skill and curriculum-based art, technology, carpentry or engineering workshops and pursuing ongoing professional development to stay proficient in teaching the applicable subject areas. The position is also responsible for coordinating and implementing community-based activities and vocational or creative exploration opportunities for members. The instructor will use a variety of settings to assist individuals in furthering skills such as socialization, relationship building, communication and self-advocacy. This position requires someone with previous experience or expertise engaging in the relevant subject areas, strong communication skills and a willingness to instruct classes involving not only the population primarily served at the program but the general community as well. This position often involves working independently in a community setting with multiple individuals and requires good judgement to intervene and respond to incidents and emergency situations.

Responsibilities:

• Model treatment interventions established by a members’ treatment team as documented in the Individual Service Plan.
• Access or develop evidence-based curriculum to utilize in facilitating regular educational training opportunities for members.
• Provide specific interventions in learning and community settings as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Implement a learning framework that prompts members to manipulate various tools, media and materials both in guided and free creation.
• Construct and update the scope and sequence of instruction that advances higher order thinking.
• Guide and celebrate the creative process without defining or limiting the members’ work
• Stretch the learning potential with open-ended cues and questions
• Gather and organize data regarding attendance and effectiveness of program
• Research, develop and prototype innovative maker activities
• Demonstrate and share technical know-how
• Troubleshoot and repair Maker tools and equipment including hardware and software
• Develop and maintain a materials list that anticipates needs in a timely manner
• Instructs members on safe use of tools
• Consistently seeks new experiences and opportunities for learning
• Develop progress notes describing each member’s contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and other professionals including participation in treatment planning meetings.
• Provide transportation to individuals in the program as assigned.
• Collaborating with staff and clinicians to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.
• Any other tasks assigned by program management.
  
  
  

General Qualifications:

• Strong organization, time management and follow-up skills
• High sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities
• Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibility, and responsiveness
• Ability and willingness to innovate independently and try things out
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and responsive to role responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills
  
  
  

We are seeking Instructors in the areas of arts & crafts, computer technology and engineering.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience leading artistic lessons or activities preferably in more than one discipline
• Experience with maker labs and tools
• Experience with project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and/or blended learning
• Experience with scripting and coding languages
• Experience teaching robotics and coding
• Experience with 3D design and production
• Experience working in and/or leading a Makerspace
• Experience with carpentry/building, auto mechanics, and/or engineering
• Experience teaching technical or trade skills to individuals with disabilities
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience in human services or education
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
• High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s Degree Preferred)
  
  
  

ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.