El Museo del Barrio
(New York NY)
Museum Educator
Museum Educators are integral to El Museo's education programs in that they offer insight on knowledge of and program development for the arts from the perspective of museum history and education. The Museum Educator, On-Site Programs, is responsible for the development and implementation of guided tours (GT), hands-on workshops (HOW) and presentations for K-12 students, family, university and adult audiences. On-Site programs will link the Museum's mission and history, Permanent Collection, exhibitions on view, and cultural celebrations through grade-appropriate discussions, gallery activities and art-making activities.
The Museum Educator will perform the following responsibilities:
GUIDED TOURS (GT)
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans for each guided tour that will meet department and program goals and incorporate critical thought practices and awareness of social and cultural topics relevant to program participants.
• Facilitate 60-minute inquiry and activity-based tours on El Museo's Permanent Collection, temporary exhibitions, and cultural celebrations.
• Research information related to El Museo's School & Educator Program and exhibitions.
• Arrive at least a half-hour prior to the start of program; take all necessary materials to the galleries at the time of the tour.
• Distribute and collect program evaluation forms.
• Stay with the group for the duration of the tour.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS (HOW)
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans for each art making activity that will meet department and program goals and incorporate critical thought practices and awareness of social and cultural topics relevant to program participants.
• Facilitate a 60-minute guided tour and a 60-minute hands-on workshop. Hands–on workshops are tangible connections to the works of art viewed during the guided tour. The museum visitor will create an artwork that considers further a concept or theme from our Permanent Collection, exhibitions on view or cultural celebrations.
• Set-up materials and clean up at the end of each workshop.
• Distribute and collect program evaluation forms.
General Administration
• Prepare for and participate in all mandatory program meetings and training workshop regarding On-site programs. Attend all walkthroughs, lectures and training sessions in conjunction with the Permanent Collection, temporary exhibitions and cultural celebrations.
• Participate in meetings with Education staff and K-12 educators to plan programs and discuss curriculum ideas.
• Must be available to work Tuesday through Saturday, 20 hours per week.
• Under the direct supervision of the School and Family Programs Coordinator, design interdisciplinary, age-appropriate lesson plans that make connections with El Museo's Permanent Collection, exhibitions on view, cultural celebrations and classroom curricula.
• Communicate with the School and Family Programs Coordinator regarding program needs, issues, developments and any additional support needed to complete program goals.
• Assist the School and Family Programs Coordinator with information and documentation necessary for completing program evaluations and reports as needed.
• Maintain an archive of tour and workshop outlines.
• Research materials needed and costs related to programs and submit an order request to School and Family Programs Coordinator, as needed.
• Responsible for maintenance and organization of Taller.
• Assist with administrative tasks.
• Perform additional tasks as requested.
Qualifications:
• BA in Art History, Art Education, Education, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, or Art History required.
• MA in Art/Museum Education or Arts Administration preferred.
• Bilingual/ Spanish language speaking, reading and writing proficiency preferred.
• Strong interest and experience teaching in a museum and/ or alternative learning environment; classroom teaching experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Understanding of object-based and inquiry- based teaching methodologies and concepts.
• Curriculum development experience required.
• Organized, creative and enthusiastic team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Background and interest in Latin American and Caribbean art and culture.
• Must be punctual and responsible.
The position of Museum Educator, On-Site Programs, is a one-year position, which will begin on July 1, 2012, and end June 30, 2013.
To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to crcprogram@elmuseo.org.
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