Job Description - The Magic House
Job Title: STEAM Center Art Educator
FLSA: Non-exempt
Status: Full-time or Part-time
Reports to: STEAM Manager
Job Purpose: To serve as a creative and innovative art educator with an ongoing commitment to high-quality Museum experiences both internally and in the community.
Time Allocation: Weekdays and weekends are required
The Magic House’s Expectations of Employee
- Act in an honest, mature, and professional manner at all times.
- Treat our visitors and co-workers with respect and courtesy.
- Avoid any situation that may create or appear to create a conflict between our personal interests and the interests of The Magic House.
- Safeguard the property of The Magic House through care and respect and avoid waste and abuse.
- Report to work on time and with a can-do attitude;
- Keep timely and accurate financial, attendance, and program records;
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work as a member of a team of educators to create an environment conducive to creative learning and appropriate for preschool, elementary and middle school age children;
- Facilitate visitor experiences in creating makers, art and design projects using a variety of methods and media;
- Assist visitors of all ages in using supplies, tools, exhibit software and experiences;
- Develop and maintain knowledge and experience regarding tools, equipment and materials;
- Ensure all Museum programs are high-quality and represent our educational philosophy and innovative position;
- Supervise workshops, programs and summer camps;
- Supervise part-time employees and volunteers assisting in the STEAM Center;
- Ensure that spaces are clean, restocked, kept and well-maintained;
- Participate in trainings as required by the organization;
- Perform other duties as assigned;
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, master’s degree preferred
- Have at least one year of postgraduate experience working with children, preferably in art education or makerspace environment
- Demonstrated experience in organization and time management
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a diverse range of groups and organizations
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to be a leader who can delegate and meet deadlines
- Effective planning and project management skills
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described for this position are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, use hands, use tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position may on occasion be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Evaluation Policy: STEAM Manager
