POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Educator
DEPARTMENT: Education
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: School and Teacher Programs Supervisor
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time/ Non-Exempt
PAY RATE: $21.00 per hour
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Crocker Art Museum brings people together and connects them in unexpected ways with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them. We value the diversity of individuals and the perspectives, insights, and values they bring to the workplace. We measure our success by our ability to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities we serve.
The Educator role provides facilitation for both the School and Teacher Programs and Youth and Family Programs, providing hands-on educational and experiential services for the youth and families the Crocker serve.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare and conduct age-appropriate arts education programs designed to encourage pre-K-12 students to appreciate and understand artmaking and art history through use of the Crocker, its collections, and resources.
- Implementing hands-on art classes and workshops for students and/or curriculum-based art workshops for teachers as part of Tour + Art Workshop studio sessions, Artist-to-Go presentations, the Crocker’s Art Ark, Crocker Art Camp sessions, and Teacher Workshop demonstrations (usually in the evening and on the weekends)
- Assist in evaluating workshops and classes through maintaining a log of activity observations, track attendance; distribute, collect, and collate program evaluation surveys.
- Provide on-going classroom, studio, and supply maintenance, including cleaning and repairing of activity stations.
- Occasionally assist in coordinating Art Ark moves from site to site and aid in monitoring security and safety of the Ark, including operating the wheelchair lift.
- Update School Programs Supervisor and Studio Manager on needed supplies on an ongoing basis.
- Maintain an awareness of best practices in Museum and art education, including an active awareness of education programs at the Museum.
- Attend staff, committee, and community meetings as assigned.
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned, including Public Program events which can occur in the evenings and on the weekends.
AGREEMENTS:
The Museum will:
- Be responsible for all booking, managing calendar of school sites, collecting payment, and managing contracts with the schools and community partners.
- Manage and fund all supply purchasing; all supplies will be purchased or reimbursed by Crocker Art Museum
The instructor will:
- Complete LiveScan which will be reimbursed by Crocker Art Museum
- Communicate with each school site coordinator or School and Teacher Programs Coordinator for daily logistics as necessary
- Notify the Museum of supply needs with 2 weeks (preferred) advance notice
- Communicate with School + Teacher Programs Supervisor if instructor is unable to come to work. The instructor will provide as much notice as possible in the event of an absence.
- The Instructor will be knowledgeable in Crocker Art Museum Education Department programs and have a willingness to cross-train and sub in other program areas including but not limited to Youth and Family Programs, Artist-to-Go, Tour + Workshop, and the Art Ark
- There will be no hours or pay for days that schools are not in session or have cancelled program scheduling.
- The Instructor will only be paid for hours worked.
- Instructor will provide a current resume, short bio, and digital photograph.
- Complete necessary employment paperwork
- Instructor will turn in hours on a timely basis to the School & Teacher Coordinator.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of Museum Education, and familiarity with lesson planning and state standards.
- Experience with teaching and classroom management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Ability to keep accurate, thorough and up-to-date records and statistics.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects with diverse stakeholders and working under deadlines.
- Ability to offer excellent customer service to the public.
- Engage in intellectual curiosity and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Understanding and affinity for Museums and the art industry.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and across departments.
INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support the Museum’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and institutional DEAI initiatives.
· Commit to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, and openness to other’s perspectives.
· Represent the Crocker in your role both internally and externally.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, including exhibition installation and artwork handling. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Crocker Art Museum strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum makes employment decisions based on merit and business need to have the best available person in each job. The Museum has a “zero-tolerance” policy prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, genetic characteristics, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Any such discrimination is prohibited.
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
