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And Spring Education Internship - School Programs/Get Smart With Art

Fine Arts Museums Of San Francisco

And Spring Education Internship - School Programs/Get Smart With Art

San Francisco, CA
Internship
Paid
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    Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 Education Internship - School Programs / Get Smart with Art (Unpaid) The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are seeking current undergraduate or graduate college/university students to participate in an unpaid internship with the Get Smart with Art program in our Education Department. This internship provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the functions of FAMSF's permanent school programs and offers an opportunity for interns to actively support the program's mission. Schedule: The internship will last from October 3, 2018 through June 7, 2018. This internship is a total of 8 hours per week, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Interns have the opportunity to also volunteer for Teacher Workshops on select weekends. Interviews will be held August 23, 24, 27, 28, and 29, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Duties: Intern responsibilities will include: 1. Program Support: Support daily preparation for school programs as well as assisting staff and observing the program. Support teaching artists with studio and tour group management. Additional event support may be requested for other Educational programs including Public Programs such as Friday Nights at the de Young, lectures/symposia, and special performances. 2. Program Evaluation and Reporting: Observe and record student learning in gallery and studio settings. Observe a range of teaching artists' methodologies and styles. 3. Communications: Check-in weekly with a designated staff member regarding successes and challenges observed in the program, as well as advocate for personal areas of interest. 4. Support: Interns will be asked to assist with additional administrative responsibilities including organizing program files and teacher resource library, assisting with curriculum assembly and researching upcoming special exhibitions as needed. Educational Opportunities: 1. Administrative Skills: Interns will learn how to use current computer programs necessary for coordinating School and Teacher Programs. 2. Facilitation Skills: Through shadowing and one on one mentorship, interns will develop a personal teaching philosophy. After completing the first semester, interns may be invited back to participate in an advanced portion of the program. In the second semester, interns will continue first semester tasks and will also: * Participate in two two-month mentorship with a teaching artist * Co-facilitate 'Visual Thinking Strategies' gallery tours * Lead specific components of studio sessions

    • Reflect on their teaching practice * Have the opportunity to develop, facilitate, and execute an in-gallery tour stop * Basic evaluation data analysis Qualifications: The Education Department is seeking candidates at the junior, senior, or graduate level who are studying Art Education / Education / Anthropology / Sociology / Psychology / Art History for an internship supporting School and Teacher Programs. Prior experience with Common Core Standards is a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students aged 5-13, preferably within an art setting; and will be self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking, time management, and attention to detail. An interest in child development, curriculum development, museum studies and/or studio art is also highly useful. Students with an art background are encouraged to bring examples of their personal artwork or work with children for their interview. Application Deadline: August 15, 2018 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are the city's largest public arts institutions and comprise the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums. The de Young, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and located in Golden Gate Park, showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The Legion of Honor displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art including Auguste Rodin's The Thinker and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge. COFAM is the Corporation of Fine Arts Museums and is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, a department of the City and County of San Francisco. COFAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all phases of employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Job Details Job Reference: 17455 Posted on: 13 Jul 2018 Closes on: 15 Aug 2019 23:55 Department: Education Job level(s) Entry/graduate Work type(s) As Needed
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