POSITION AVAILABLE:
Children's Program Assistant: The Palo Alto Art Center
The Palo Alto Art Center is currently accepting applications for the position
of Children's Program Assistant. The position assists the Project LOOK! and
Children's Fine Arts Program for 20 hours per week at $17 per hour. Candidate
must have car and current driver's license and be available between 9am
and 4:30 pm on Tues, Thurs, Fri and occasional Sundays.
Ideal candidate will have a background in art or art education, and experience
teaching children and/or working in a museum or professional art environment.
Working skills must include time management, prioritization, communication,
and organization, with the ability to take direction well, work independently,
and follow-through with varied assignments. Solid computer skills in word
processing, data entry, email and internet research are essential.
The Palo Alto Art Center and Children's Art Programs:
The Palo Alto Art Center fosters creative process and thought by forging
a greater appreciation and understanding of the visual arts through exhibitions,
studio experiences, and related educational programs. A guiding philosophy
is that this mission is best achieved by connecting the experience of viewing
art with a direct involvement in making art. Approximately 80,000 people
visit annually.
The PAAC actively
engages children through Project LOOK! and the Children's Fine Arts Program.
Project LOOK! offers exhibition-related children and family programs, including
K-12th grade school tours, Family Day Sundays, and written Family Guides
to exhibitions. The Children's Fine Arts Program offers after-school classes
and summer workshops to children 18 months to 18 years old.
Children's Program
Assistant Position Description:
The Children's Program Assistant assists the Project LOOK! and Children's
Fine Art Program in all tasks relating to both programs. These include:
Administration:
Maintaining and managing art rooms and supplies
Coordinating with staff, parents, teachers, schools and volunteers
Proofreading, data entry, phone, email, correspondence, mailing and flier
distribution
Class and tour scheduling and registration
Education:
Assisting with docent training, school tours, and family days
Writing and proofreading of curriculum materials
Facilitating art classes, workshops and special events
Planning and Outreach:
Assisting with scholarship programs
Outreach to schools and special groups
Working towards enhanced programs in a planned new Children's Art Wing
Perks include access to clay studio, computer and technology suite; learning
a variety of approaches to teaching visual art to children; working in a
pleasant/creative work environment
TO APPLY:
Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references with current
phone numbers. Be sure to put ASSISTANT APPLICATION in the subject line and
email to both:
Both may also be
reached with questions at 650.329.2176 or 650.329.2122.
POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.