Job Description

Teaching Artists facilitate Laguna Art Museum’s hands on art education programs and implement/teach curriculum created by the Art Education and School Program Associate. Lessons will be taught in conjunction with the museum’s school tour program, family workshops, adult learning opportunities, special events, etc. Opportunities to teach can be both onsite at the museum and off-site at local schools and at other community organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

·         Instructing art activities at the museum during school group visits and other community events.

·         Instructing art activities at off-site locations in conjunction with museum educational partnerships.

·         Responsible for preparation of teaching space, including set-up and clean-up of art supplies

·         Making project examples

·         Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE:

·         Background in studio art, art education, museum education, or a related field

·         Experience working with K-12 students in a formal or informal learning environment

·         Ability to interact successfully with diverse audiences

·         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·         Not sure how to word this- but bilingual (any language) speakers are a plus

·         Must have a reliable form of transportation

Language Skills

Must be a good communicator. Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to read and interpret documents.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid California State Driver's License required with acceptable driving record.

Work Environment

This is a fast paced but safe environment where most work is indoors. Must be flexible with schedule changes, assignments, work locations and requirements. Noise level is moderate.

THIS IS AN HOURLY, NON-EXEMPT POSITION. COMPENSATION IS $18.00 PER HOUR.

Note: This is an on-call position with unpredictable hours, and available shifts variable, depending on the museum’s program schedule.

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