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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.