{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5ba021ae4dde48967ec923a5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5ba021ae4dde48967ec923a5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5ba021ae4dde48967ec923a5","title":"Studio Instructor","description":"ABOUT US:\nThe STARability Foundation Supports people with disabilities by providing life-transforming opportunities that emphasize Teamwork and connection to the community to build Awareness and Respect for individual abilities. STARability serves individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges in Southwest Florida, providing lifelong support and opportunities. STARability offers a calendar of engaging activities featuring innovative, creative programs focused on continuing education, teamwork, and community involvement.\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Studio Instructor delivers hands-on instruction and daily participant support within the STARability Studio social enterprise program. Working under the direction of the Senior Studio Manager, the role teaches vocational and creative skills, adapts instruction to individual learning needs, supports participant employees and interns, and represents the Studio at community events. The position exists to create meaningful work opportunities, build participant independence, and produce quality goods for sale, all in alignment with STARability's mission and inclusive employment model.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\nUphold STARability’s Core Values of Support, Teamwork, Awareness, and Respect.\nAs directed by the Senior Studio Manager, lead or support participant Studio sessions, including Trailblazer Academy, Jr. Trailblazer Academy vocational training sessions, and STAR Entrepreneurship classes. Support additional creative programming such as art classes and photography workshops, in coordination with the Social Enterprise team. Comfortable supporting participants one-on-one and in groups of up to 12.\nTeach participants through vocational training and recreational offerings, encouraging creative expression, skill development, community inclusion, and meaningful work opportunities, while ensuring quality production of gifts for sale.\nUnder guidance, adapt teaching methods, differentiate instruction, and assist in the development of lesson plans. Create individualized visual supports, such as task lists, and adapt materials. Utilize augmentative, alternative, and adaptive communication methods to support participants facing language or communication barriers.\nActively supervise and engage participants across community, vocational, and program settings, using everyday moments as teaching opportunities. Assist with participant transportation as needed.\nSupport participant employees and interns to foster an inclusive work environment.\nAssist or lead on-site and community-based events as requested to promote community engagement, raise awareness, and drive merchandise sales. Minimum of 10 events annually, including physical representation, product sales, setup and breakdown, inventory preparation, inventory transport, and participant support.\nDocument participant progress, support strategies, and performance through case notes. Conduct assessments such as pre and post-program, functional skill assessments, personality, and interests. Provide incident reporting as needed.\nMaintain program records as requested, including RSVP systems and attendance. Support data collection, grant reporting, operational updates, and budget adherence as requested.\nParticipate in feedback sessions and program evaluation processes to continuously enhance program quality and support services.\nSupport Studio operations as needed, including inventory management, customer service, merchandise shipments, facility upkeep, and opening and closing procedures. Help uphold a safe, organized, equipped, welcoming, and innovative environment for participants and staff.\nCoordinate with other departments as needed to enhance program effectiveness. Foster positive, professional relationships with participants, families, caregivers, and community members.\nStay current on all required trainings and certifications per STARability Foundation and supervisor guidelines.\nAdditional duties as assigned, including attendance at and participation in STARability social events and fundraising gala.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nStand or sit for long periods periodically.\nMay occasionally lift at least 50 pounds unassisted and, with training, perform emergency physical interaction techniques, including lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, blocking, and grabbing with or without assistance.\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Behavioral Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred; or two years of experience providing education, social, or direct care services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nonprofit experience desirable.\nExperience in instruction, teaching, vocational training, or facilitating group learning is preferred.\nDemonstrates flexibility, patience, and the ability to manage diverse situations, including assisting participants by verbally prompting them with personal care tasks (e.g., changing clothing, using the restroom), addressing problem behavior such as inappropriate verbalizations, and handling instances of aggression.\nAbility to perform cleaning tasks (moving heavy furniture and appliances on rollers, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and overhead reaching).\nAbility to communicate with a wide variety of individuals within the community.\nObserve, ask questions, listen actively, and give and accept feedback effectively.\nExcellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and database systems.\nValid state driver's license, motor vehicle proficiency, and ability to comply with legal driving requirements.\nCompetency with virtual platforms like Zoom and a willingness to learn new technologies for educational instruction.\nThe employment offer is contingent on background checks, an abuse registry check, a motor vehicle record check, and reference checks.\nPay: $22.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Starability Foundation","rawCompany":"starability foundation","city":"Venice","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T20:14:13.657Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-3021.00","title":"Self-Enrichment Teachers","slug":"self-enrichment-teachers"},{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"611519","title":"Other Technical and Trade Schools","slug":"other-technical-and-trade-schools"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Studio Instructor","description":"ABOUT US:\nThe STARability Foundation Supports people with disabilities by providing life-transforming opportunities that emphasize Teamwork and connection to the community to build Awareness and Respect for individual abilities. STARability serves individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges in Southwest Florida, providing lifelong support and opportunities. STARability offers a calendar of engaging activities featuring innovative, creative programs focused on continuing education, teamwork, and community involvement.\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Studio Instructor delivers hands-on instruction and daily participant support within the STARability Studio social enterprise program. Working under the direction of the Senior Studio Manager, the role teaches vocational and creative skills, adapts instruction to individual learning needs, supports participant employees and interns, and represents the Studio at community events. The position exists to create meaningful work opportunities, build participant independence, and produce quality goods for sale, all in alignment with STARability's mission and inclusive employment model.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\nUphold STARability’s Core Values of Support, Teamwork, Awareness, and Respect.\nAs directed by the Senior Studio Manager, lead or support participant Studio sessions, including Trailblazer Academy, Jr. Trailblazer Academy vocational training sessions, and STAR Entrepreneurship classes. Support additional creative programming such as art classes and photography workshops, in coordination with the Social Enterprise team. 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Support data collection, grant reporting, operational updates, and budget adherence as requested.\nParticipate in feedback sessions and program evaluation processes to continuously enhance program quality and support services.\nSupport Studio operations as needed, including inventory management, customer service, merchandise shipments, facility upkeep, and opening and closing procedures. Help uphold a safe, organized, equipped, welcoming, and innovative environment for participants and staff.\nCoordinate with other departments as needed to enhance program effectiveness. 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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Behavioral Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred; or two years of experience providing education, social, or direct care services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nonprofit experience desirable.\nExperience in instruction, teaching, vocational training, or facilitating group learning is preferred.\nDemonstrates flexibility, patience, and the ability to manage diverse situations, including assisting participants by verbally prompting them with personal care tasks (e.g., changing clothing, using the restroom), addressing problem behavior such as inappropriate verbalizations, and handling instances of aggression.\nAbility to perform cleaning tasks (moving heavy furniture and appliances on rollers, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and overhead reaching).\nAbility to communicate with a wide variety of individuals within the community.\nObserve, ask questions, listen actively, and give and accept feedback effectively.\nExcellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload. 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