AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Exceptional Children's Foundation, a growing nonprofit social service agency serving clients with developmental disabilities throughout LA County, is seeking an experienced, Ceramics Art Instructor for our Downtown Los Angeles Art Center studio. The Instructor will work one-on-one with adult students with developmental disabilities to develop their own unique artwork for sale in our downtown gallery as well as in other exhibition venues. Responsibilities also include ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students, and helping to maintain an overall enjoyable studio for all participants. The Instructor will implement artistic, educational, and behavioral treatment plans monthly. The position entails working with a several developmentally disabled clients at a time in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Experience with the developmentally disabled community is highly preferred, but not required.

We are looking for an individual who:
1. Is technically skilled in ceramics
2. Can think outside the box with projects
3. Can also work in painting, drawing, mixed media on occasion
4. Is intuitive, creative and a self starter
5. Has a strong and diverse art portfolio
6. Loves contemporary art and has a strong knowledge of contemporary artists.
7. Is patient
8. Loves working with people and is comfortable with adults with Developmental Disabilities

The following is required:
1. Expertise in ceramic techniques (slab, coil, pinch, raku, pitfire, glazing, throwing…etc)
2. Ability to operate an electric kiln
3. Familiar with glaze techniques
4. Ability to initiate and create customized clay projects for different clients
5. Ability to organize workspace and workflow
6. California Driver's License and reliable vehicle

We offer:
1. A primary work schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm, with some flexibility
2. This position will begin in July or August of 2013
3. Benefits package
4. 9.50- $12.83/hr *DOE
5. Freedom to create your own lesson plans
6. The opportunity to assist with curating exhibitions in our Downtown Gallery
7. Opportunities to network within the local art scene
8. A nurturing and creative environment
9. Annual professional development training week
Want to know more? Please visit the Art Center Program website: www.artecf.org or our gallery center website: www.dacgallery.com, Exceptional Children's Foundation: www.ecf.net

Qualified applicants may submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio by mail, email, or fax to: Exceptional Children's Foundation, 5350 Machado Road, Culver City, CA 90230; hr@ecf.net; (310) 391-1059. If sending application materials via email, please indicate "Ceramics Art Instructor" in the subject line and limit image attachments to 5 or provide a website link.

• Location: Downtown LA
• Compensation: Salary: $9.50 - $12.83 per hour
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

from LA Culture Net