CACP: Community Arts Instructor Maria Sanc.
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Education / Teaching
Art / Design Teacher
CACP:
Community Arts Instructor with Maria Sanchez House
Department: CACP
- Center for Art and Community Partnerships
- Academic Affairs
Locations:
Boston, MA
Posted:
Aug 18, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Contract
Salary Type:
Hourly
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00
Position ID: 203842
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About Mass Art:Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Mass Art), is the nation’s first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. Mass Art is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We’ve spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student.
Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, Mass Art enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.
Mass Art strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Job Description:Wage: $15/hr |
Hours:
4-6/week
Community Arts Instructor with Maria Sanchez House
About the Community Organization:
The Maria Sanchez House provides safe, affordable, and welcoming housing that empowers older adults to live independently, maintain their dignity, and enjoy a high quality of life within a supportive community.
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Program
Description:
Students will work with senior adults (ages 62 and up), facilitating and assisting with creative arts programming. Classes may include ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewelry making, and metalsmithing. Responsibilities may involve teaching art techniques, supporting participants in their creative projects, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, and adapting instruction to accommodate varying skill levels and abilities.
Position
Description:
The Mass Art student will lead or assist with art activities for older adults. Responsibilities include preparing materials, providing instruction and support, and fostering an engaging and inclusive creative environment.
The position is flexible and can be tailored to the student’s artistic interests, skills, and availability, with opportunities to assist existing programs or develop their own workshops. Students may schedule their participation between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. based on program needs and availability.
Requirements:Experience/Qualifications Include:
The ideal Mass Art student will have an interest in arts education, community engagement, and working with older adults. Candidates should possess skills in one or more artistic disciplines, such as ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewelry making, metalsmithing, or mixed media. Strong communication, patience, creativity, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Previous experience teaching, mentoring, volunteering, or facilitating group activities is helpful but not required. The student should be dependable, organized, adaptable, and enthusiastic about sharing their artistic knowledge with others. Spanish-speaking applicants are highly encouraged to apply though this is not a requirement.
Support / Supervision:
The Resident Service Coordinator will be…
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