Teaching Artist/Direct Support Professional; DSP
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Education / Teaching
Art / Design Teacher
Teaching Artist/ Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job Category
:
Community & Day Services
Requisition Number
: TEACH
001486
- Posted :
August 11, 2026 - Part-Time
- On-site
Showing 1 location
Starlight Studios and Art Gallery Without Walls Art Program
$20.00 hourly - $20.00 hourly
Part time, 22.50 hours per week - Monday, Thursday & Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 p.m.; museum setting
Valid NYS Driver's license in good standing.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Teaching Artist/Direct Support Professional positions work collaboratively with Starlight artists to support their achievement of artistic, technical, personal, and community engagement goals through inclusive arts programming and individualized support. The Teaching Artist will contribute to facilitating artmaking activities, fostering creative skill development, supporting wellness and community participation, and maintaining an artist-centered studio environment. Responsibilities may also include activity planning, workshop facilitation, community engagement, and support for program operations and documentation.
Specific positions may include additional responsibilities based on the artistic medium or area of program focus, including specialized arts instruction, community engagement activities, workshop facilitation, and increased coordination responsibilities within designated program areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Associates degree in Fine Arts or equivalent; experience in teaching art and exhibiting artist preferred.
Proficiency with computers and common software related to your medium - including electronic records, email, word processing, photo editing, and social media tools.
Desired:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, three years’ experience in Arts, Education and/or Human Services, with experience in exhibiting art.
Beyond Support Network
It’s more than a job…
- Supporting others
- A life/work balance
- Developing YOU
- Feeling Appreciated
- Variety of Opportunities
Works well as a member of a group
EnthusiasticShows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
EducationAssociates or better.
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