Lighthouse Guild is a prominent nonprofit organization based in NYC, dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired through a variety of services. Their offerings include vision rehabilitation, behavioral and primary healthcare, assistive technology training, academic and career support, youth programming, and social services—all designed to foster independence and help clients achieve their goals.

Hiring: Creative Art / Expression / Mixed Media Instructor for Weekend Youth Program

The Young Explorers Program at Lighthouse Guild (formerly known as the Saturday Youth Skills Program) is seeking a Creative Art / Expression / Mixed Media Instructor to join our collaborative team for the 2025–2026 school year.

The Young Explorers Program is a weekend enrichment and skill-building program designed for children ages 6–13 who are blind or visually impaired. Through engaging, hands-on activities, we help participants build confidence, self-expression, social-emotional learning, and independence—all in a fun, dynamic, and supportive environment. Each year, a cohort of 15–25 students attends throughout the school year, forming a close-knit community of learners and peers.

The program is held every other Saturday (for a total of 14 Saturdays) starting on October 25th and running until May 2 from 8:30am – 2:30pm (with breaks for holidays and school breaks).

We’re seeking a mature, thoughtful, and collaborative instructor who has a true passion for working with young people of diverse abilities. The ideal candidate brings:

• Experience in group and individual instruction
• The ability to communicate effectively with children with diverse needs, including those with vision loss or neurodivergence
• Strength in lesson planning, preparation, and adaptability
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and a supportive teaching style
• Integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work well as part of a team

Role Highlights:

• Lead creative art/expressive activities for small rotating groups of students each session
• Facilitate accessible and adapted arts projects such as but not limited to painting, collage, clay modeling, textile or fiber arts, mixed-media crafts, and other hands-on creative expression activities (with room for the instructor’s own ideas and expertise)
• Attend all program dates as a core member of the Explorers instructional team
• Support other activities when not leading your own sessions
• Collaborate closely with the lead instructor and program manager to ensure a smooth, engaging experience for students

Please email your resume to Jaydan Mitchell, Manager of Youth Services, at MitchellJ@lighthouseguild.org

We are open to candidates for this role from various professional backgrounds, including teaching artists, educators, rehabilitation professionals.