Museum Faculty
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Worcester, MA, US
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Worcester Art Museum offers diverse art education programs and engagement opportunities to the community.
Summary:
The Museum Faculty position involves teaching various arts courses to students of different ages and skill levels. Candidates should possess a BA/BFA and prior teaching experience.
Requirements:
Credentials: BA, BFA
Experience: One to two years of experience teaching art or working in an educational setting
Job Description:
Job Title: Museum Faculty
Employment Type: Part Time, Non-exempt
Department: Studio Classes
Division: Education & Experience
Reports to: Manager of Studio Programs
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Salary Range: $26 - $40 hourly
Starting Rate: $26 hourly
Job Overview: To teach arts courses on a variety of media and subject matter to youth, teen, and/or adult students with a range of experience levels; to remain current on new arts approaches, subjects, techniques, and teaching styles; and to support the facilitation of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) in Studio Programs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Teach class(es) as agreed upon with the Manager of Studio Programs; give individual and group instruction as required by the medium/subject of the class.
- Practice classroom management techniques and monitor class atmosphere to encourage a positive learning environment for students.
- Ensure the safety and care of students, staff, spaces, materials, tools, and resources of the Museum.
- Equitably balance students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Develop curriculum that integrates the Museum’s permanent collection and rotating exhibitions into classes. This includes research, developing engaging lessons, leading students on gallery visits, and facilitating group discussions.
- Review and update course materials (hand-outs, suggested texts, student supply lists) for repeat classes annually.
- Prepare and submit course lesson plans; material and resource needs; requests for models, equipment, and gallery visits; and other information on time.
- Retrieve supplies for youth classes and prepare studios for adult classes prior to class start time.
- Engage in regular and professional communications with staff, faculty, assistants, students, and students’ caregiver(s).
- Record attendance and return class rosters daily.
- Proactively inform office staff of absences, teaching scheduled makeup classes or providing a substitution plan in conversation with Museum staff.
- Attend paid training opportunities, open houses, and staff meetings.
- Uphold WAM’s mission, vision, and values as part of its strategic plan and DEAI initiatives.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
