Dear Colleagues:

Please share the following opportunity at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.  To apply, visit www.mfah.org.                                         

Curriculum Coordinator, Kinder Foundation Education Center Division, Education Department

Under the guidance of the Kinder Foundation Education Center Manager, this position works to provide curriculum support and expertise for K-12 student and teacher learning. Working closely with other members of the Education Department, the Curriculum Coordinator will provide engaging programming and curriculum resources for K-12 teachers and students, while developing school partnerships and other initiatives that position the museum as a center for teaching and learning. The Curriculum Coordinator will support these efforts through teaching from the MFAH’s expansive encyclopedic collection.

 The Kinder Foundation Education Center (KFEC) serves the public as a source of information about the MFAH art collections. The KFEC has three principal audiences: K-12 educators, pre-service teachers, and museum visitors. The KFEC activities include: a lending library, space for exhibitions of student art, and a repository for MFAH-produced materials and resources.

Responsibilities:
With KFEC Manager:

Plan and implement select evening and weekend professional development programs for K-12 teachers of all subject areas including:
 ·  Learning Through Art at the MFAH, the museum’s elementary-level curriculum (LTA/MFAH), is an interdisciplinary, art-centered curriculum for grades 1–6. LTA/MFAH connects the museum’s collections of world art into the classroom curriculum for art, language arts, math, science, and social studies. LTA/MFAH supports teachers through an extensive series of professional development workshops.
 ·  Develop and implement a plan to expand the museum’s curriculum, Learning Through Art at the MFAH to middle school grades.
 ·  Working collaboratively with education department staff, local K-12 teachers, and other experts, research and write interpretive materials on the permanent collection, exhibitions, and Teaching With Art website.
 ·  Maintain and assist in developing new partnerships with K-12 area public and private schools.
 ·  Plan and implement a series of workshops for parents conducted in the community based on LTA/MFAH.
 ·  As a member of the education staff, participate in the development of the scope and long-term vision of MFAH’s programs and initiatives.

Administrative:
 ·  Help to promote and market MFAH programs and resources to schools and related organizations.
 ·  Assist with organization of materials and supplies and complete paperwork for KFEC programs.
 ·  Assist in writing and development of promotional materials, including program announcements, and Web site text.
 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
 ·  Understanding of current education theories and trends, especially in the art museum setting.
 ·  Demonstrated excellence in writing and speaking about works of art, public speaking and verbal communication.
 ·  Must have knowledge of art history and education and teaching experience.
 ·  Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; must be able to handle many activities and projects simultaneously.
 ·  Must be friendly and have a helpful disposition for dealing with the public, and able to work evenings and weekends.
 
Education and Experience: 
     ·  M.A. in Art History, Education, or Humanities.
     ·  2-3 years experience in museum education, planning education programs, or related teaching.
     ·  Candidates should be sensitive to the enhanced public role that museums play in society and have a passion to         communicate to others the joys and meanings of works of art.
 

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