Job Title: Education
Assistant
Department: Curatorial
Reports To: Curator of
Exhibitions
Position Designation: non-exempt
(hourly); temporary position
Updated: 07/21/2009
Schedule: 15 hrs/week, 25-30
weeks
Position Dates: Late August 2009 – March 2010
The Education Assistant’s primary responsibilities are
to assist in the development and implementation of the
q Develop, schedule,
and conduct tours in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions.
q Develop and
conduct the monthly Family Art Saturday
program in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions.
q Develop support
materials for school and adult tours and Family
Art Saturday (including scripts and/or strategies, activity sheets,
teacher guides, hands-on art-making activities, etc.) in conjunction with
q Promote
q Track data
about tour program and Family Art Saturday
including digital photographs, attendance, and evaluation forms.
q Work
collaboratively with
q Assistance
with select public programs in support of exhibitions.
q Participate
in select staff meetings.
q Participate
in select special events and community projects.
q Perform
other education duties as assigned.
q Degree in
Art Education, Art History, or Studio Art
q Two years of
relevant professional experience; classroom or museum education setting preferred.
q Experience
working with children of all ages and general audiences
q Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
q Knowledge of
contemporary art and education practice.
q Ability to
work independently and as part of a team.
Application
To apply, submit cover letter, résumé, writing and lesson
example, and three contacts for professional references to:
Jay Heuman
Curator of Exhibitions
20 S. West
Or email to [log in to unmask]
with “Education Assistant” in the title.
Please direct telephone inquiries to Jay Heuman, Curator of
Exhibitions.
Application review begins Monday, August 10, 2009 and
continues until position is filled.
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