Music Instructor at Aspire Creative Arts Program

About the Employer

ASPIRE Creative Arts Program is a day program that empowers adults with intellectual disabilities through the visual and performing arts. Students are 22 and older with an intellectual disability, who are ambulatory, capable of handling their personal needs, show no current aggressive behaviors and show an interest, skill, or talent in any of the arts. ASPIRE offers a large variety of classes in the visual and performing arts, e.g. Art (drawing, painting, printmaking, art therapy, etc.), music (instrument playing, vocals, solo & group performances, bell choir, music therapy, etc.), drama (non-verbal expression, scripting, acting, drama therapy, etc.), dance (free form, Bollywood), crafts (knitting, jewelry making, etc.) as well as pre-vocational and life enrichment classes like Computer skills, Reading & Writing and Money skills. ASPIRE encourages its students to explore new opportunities and experiences which may bring light to undiscovered skills and talents. These may include computer animation, language learning (Sign Language, Spanish, etc.), creative writing and more. The program is site-based with occasional field trips, vendored through the Regional Center of Orange County and also serving neighboring Regional Center clients. The daily program is from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Each student has 5 scheduled classes a day, each 50 minutes long with a 10 minute break and a 1 hour lunch break. Schedules vary each day to offer a wider selection of classes to everyone. Currently ASPIRE has 45 full and part-time students enrolled.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Share your passion for music, and your love for teaching with us! Our creative, pure-hearted adults with special needs are eager to learn! Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and supportive Music Instructor to teach full-time or part-time. Classes are developed around your expertise and may include vocal, keyboard, guitar, drums, songwriting, etc. as well as other non-music related classes, taking advantage of your existing skills and talents. Join our team and add to our warm, family-like environment. We are looking for someone who is creative, understanding, flexible, and can bring out the best in people with intellectual disabilities. Make a difference by helping our students develop their music skills, creativity, and overall personal growth. About ASPIRE Creative Arts Program: ASPIRE Creative Arts Program is a non-profit arts organization for adults with intellectual disabilities. Our mission is to "empower adults with intellectual disabilities through the visual and performing arts." At ASPIRE, we encourage our students to explore new opportunities and experiences which may bring light to undiscovered skills and talents. In 2021, ASPIRE was honored with the Service Provider Spotlight Award from RCOC for “outstanding service to people with developmental disabilities.” (Please visit our website at aspirearts.org to learn more about us.) Benefits: - 401(k) - Health insurance Schedule: - Monday to Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm - Full time preferred, part time available - Must be able to work Thursdays - Must work a minimum of 12 hours per week General Responsibilities: - Work closely with students to nurture their development socially, emotionally, creatively, and artistically. - Plan and organize appropriate curriculum for your classes. - Develop and maintain a therapeutic environment conducive to learning, personal growth, and creative expression. - Document student progress. - Assist the team in formulating and imple

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