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Arts Therapist

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ORGANIZATION: A Free Bird

  • 32 people are interested

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A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in their exploration of a range of self expression such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and other creative mediums.

We are seeking candidates for a paid Arts Therapist position to conduct arts classes with children at A Free Bird affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide art therapy sessions for children 4-18 at AFB affiliated hospitals
  • Provide written lesson plans to the Programs Director and/or Take Flight Programs Coordinator.
  • Take pictures of the artwork done each session and send it to the organization as proof of the session taking place.
  • Via Google form, fill out the pre-evaluation before each session and the weekly evaluation (indicating progress and goals) after each session.
  • Notify the child life specialist on site if any child shows signs of behavioral issues, emotional distress, being bullied, or abuse.
  • Communicate with the guardian and child, what the child will be learning, and what steps will be taken to get the child to see results and continue their interest in AFB.

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience of being an art therapist.
  • Art therapy license is mandatory.
  • The artist must be based out of Brooklyn, New York.
  • Past experience of interacting and working with children
  • Exhibits creative ideas and a welcoming personality
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Note: Selected candidates would be required to commit to 1 year of tenure.

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About A Free Bird

Location:

539 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, US

Mission Statement

A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in their exploration of a range of self expression such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and other creative mediums.

Description

A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passion. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in their exploration of a range of self expression such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and other creative mediums.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

539 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217new yorknew york, NY 11217

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

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