Theraputic Arts Integration Teacher & Teaching Assistant

Learners at the Center

10 Hadwin Way

Roslindale, MA 02131

Date Posted:

April 16, 2025

Region:

Western Massachusetts

Category:

Education/Instruction

Type:

Seasonal

Theraputic Arts Integration Teacher & Teaching Assistant

Description:

I am looking for two enthusiastic, child centered, caring, patient, inclusive, neuro-affirming, and creative team members to be a lead teacher and a teaching assistant (co-learning architects)!

This is a contracted on-site seasonal position, located in Boston area.

The Educator will be a key member of our collaborative team, co-creating and implementing transformative learning opportunities through integrative, universally designed, affirming, dynamic and tailored programs for children ages 4 to 12.

The right candidate has aprehensive skill set for working within youth programs, including proactive planning and flexible responsiveness, designing and implementing arts integration/project-based learning, implementing therapeutically aligned supports, differentiating instruction, and guiding groups.

Opportunities to grow with us as we grow our reach and impact.

Candidates must be available on-site andmit to being present for the entire program:

July 14-August 1, Monday through Friday (no weekends) 8:15 am to 2:30 pm each day.

Professional Responsibility includes

Implementing proactive and responsive classroom/small group management of 8-20 kids at a time

Working with Students Ages 4-12

Designing and leading dynamic arts integration projects, games, activities which weave visual arts, movement, theater, music, science, math, ecology/nature, literacy, ef/sel learning

Implementing universally designed activities

Differentiating instructional and engagement opportunities for diverse learning styles and abilities

Integrating sensory responsive strategies, neuro-affirming occupational therapy, arts therapy, use of assistive tech, adaptive arts, or similar backgrounds/ practices a plus

Modeling and actively engaging with children in play, art making, nature walks, and learning adventures

Modeling Pro-Social Behaviors and Interactions

ing positive socio-emotional and executive function learning opportunities and engagements that promote self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and relationship-building

Using therapeutic co-regulation and redirection strategies

Implementing Adaptive Support Plans and Strategies for Groups and Individuals

Implementing and guiding proactive and responsive transitions

Supervise children and environment, during morning and dismissal routines, free play, and daily activities

Effective and thoughtful judgment and time management

Exercise creativity and flexibility

Building authentic and affirming relationships. Take independent initiative to make things happen

Work collaboratively as part of a team to make all the pieces of the puzzle work together, collaborate andmunicate proactively and responsively, support each other in creating balanced labor, efficacy, culture of respect and joy,munity and positive impact

Follow directions of director, staying open to feedback, sharing ideas, and contributing to the larger goals of the team; attend weekly check-ins

Experience working with students from diverse socio-cultural, economic, genders, orientations, neuro-types, abilities, backgrounds

Recognize and respect the unique experiences and perspectives that each child and adult brings, and create a space that honors diversity. Be proactive about ensuring that every student feels included and supported, and adjust strategies to meet their individual needs.

Attend and participate in training sessions, using them as an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and clarify expectations for the uing programs. Implement strategies and ad to the guidelines in your daily work with students.

Preference to those with cpr/first aid training

Preferred background in: Occupational Therapy, Neuro-affirming learning supports or Special Education Teacher, Adaptive Arts, Studio Arts , Arts Integration, direct instruction, Therapeutic Arts/ Art Therapy, STEAM, Project-based learning, Environmental Education; please note that we are ABA/psychiatry free

Must pass cori/sori background check.

This is a contracted position.

Salary: starting at $20-40.00 for teaching assistants; at least $30-60.00 an hour for lead teacher, depending on experience.

We are an authenticmunity of belonging for the myriad of worker-learner-creatives that our vision, values, andmit to cultivating it with us. We wee a diversemunity of practioners, children, and families as core to shaping our work in a just, caring, affirming praxis for all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Preferred background in: Occupational Therapy, Neuro-affirming learning supports or Special Education Teacher, Adaptive Arts, Studio Arts , Arts Integration, direct instruction, Therapeutic Arts/ Art Therapy, STEAM, Project-based learning, Environmental Education; please note that we are ABA/psychiatry free.

Experience supervising and leading small groups of children.

Experience working with neuro-diverse learners.

Experience in structuring and differentiating child-centered learning activities.

Experience designing and facilitating arts integration projects and activities.

Experience employing positive, proactive, responsive behavioral supports.