Artist Educator
Organization Description:
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) champions contemporary makers across creative fields and presents the work of artists, designers, and artisans who apply the highest level of ingenuity and skill. MAD provides an opportunity for employees to enrich and develop their love of art, craft and design while contributing their specific skills, expertise, and talents. http://www.madmuseum.org
Position Description:
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) seeks experienced museum educators to join our team of Artist Educators working with school programs. MAD Artist Educators work primarily with K-12 school audiences and develop and lead student-centered, inquiry-based gallery tours and hands-on art activities for on-site and virtual MADLab field trips. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth audiences in either a museum or art education setting, knowledge of best practices in gallery teaching, and a familiarity with the visual arts. Candidates should be reflective practitioners committed to fostering inclusive museum experiences that empower students to be creative and critical thinkers. Highly desired are educators with fluency in Spanish or Mandarin, or who have experience working with students with disabilities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, cognitive delays, emotional disabilities, sensory impairments, or multiple disabilities).
Reports to:
Deputy Director of Education and Manager of School and Teacher Programs
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Develop and teach thematic, developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based gallery tours and artmaking workshops for K-12 audiences based on MAD’s current exhibitions and collection
– Conduct independent research on exhibition and collection artists and review all required resource materials for each new exhibition
– Develop and submit lesson plans for virtual and on-site school programs tailored to program theme, current exhibitions, grade level, and the group’s learning objectives
– Incorporate NYC Department of Education’s “Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Visual Arts” within school program curriculum
– Attend all (paid) meetings and training sessions, and evaluations
– Set up classroom and art supplies before onsite programs, clean up and return supplies after each program, and help maintain cleanliness of shared classroom space
– Prioritize diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of the role
Candidate Qualifications:
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
A successful candidate will meet many of these requirements and have the desire and capacity to learn the rest on the job.
– Strong foundation of best practices for gallery teaching, especially guided inquiry and multimodal engagement
– Ability to commit to at least 6 MADLab programs per month during the NYC Public Schools academic year
– Interest in and knowledge of contemporary art, craft, and design practices
– Familiarity with NYC Department of Education “Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Visual Arts”
– Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work collaboratively and co-teach with other Artist Educators and Education Department staff
– Ability to receive and implement feedback
– Must reliably respond to email and phone communication with MAD staff and program stakeholders in a timely manner
– Ability to adhere to schedules, deadlines, and administrative guidelines for all programs
ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES:
– Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin highly desired
– Experience working with students with disabilities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, cognitive delays, emotional disabilities, sensory impairments, or multiple disabilities).
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
– At least 2-3 years of experience creating and implementing object-based lessons and art making programs for young audiences (K-12) in an art education setting. Museum experience is a plus, but not necessary.
– Bachelor’s degree in education, art, art history, museum education, or a related field preferred
Position Type:
Part-Time
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Compensation:
$150 – $250 per session
Organization or Project Website:
http://www.madmuseum.org
Application Info:
Please send cover letter and resume to recruit@madmuseum.org and include “Artist Educator” in the subject line of your email.