Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Design and facilitate art activities and lessons for Early Learners in collaboration with SAM’s Education Division
- Create displays, demos and visual aids to support designed art activity
- Submit written lesson plans and materials lists for each art project to SAM coordinator by discussed deadlines
- Attend scheduled planning meetings on-site at SAM’s three locations and over Zoom with SAM coordinator
- Arrive on-site at least 1 hour before and after program start/end times to assist with set-up and breakdown for each event
- Maintain a welcoming environment that implements practices of equity and inclusion and facilitate art making experiences that is inclusive of different types of learners
- Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques that engage young program participants
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Background in art education and fine art. Experience working with early learners and early learning education.
- An active visual arts practice and knowledge of a variety of mediums preferred.
- Experience teaching in a classroom and diverse settings. Ability to transport between the Museum’s three locations and partner sites.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
- Demonstrated expertise and proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the internet.
- Able to work independently and in a team setting; ability to self-motivate.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines.
- Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and problem-prevention skills.
- Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
- Ability to work with co-workers, vendors, and volunteers professionally and tactfully.
- Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.