Associate Educator of School and Teacher Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job : Full-time, Exempt, Benefits eligible

Department : Learning and Engagement

Supervisor : Manager of Docent and Tour Programs

Annual Union Minimum Salary : $48,840.71

General Purpose : Responsible for all aspects of the Museum’s School and Teacher Programs.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop the Museum’s role as a premier educational resource and gathering place for school and teacher audiences to experience the arts in concert with the Museum’s mission, vision, and strategic plan :
• Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate diverse educational programs, events, and resources, at the Museum and online, for 50,000 students and teachers annually that integrate current museum education best practices and support federal, state, and local education standards.
• Manage and conduct ongoing evaluation of the Junior Docent School Program multi-visit program with 30 schools.
• Initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate new and ongoing local and regional collaborations with other cultural and educational institutions, including but not limited to : SHARP Literacy, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, MPS, UWM, and the National Writing Project.
• Teach cross-curricular and art-related school and teacher programs at the Museum and online.
• Develop, implement and evaluate teacher workshops on and offsite, Teacher Resources Website and Teacher Pass program.
• Work with the Manager of Docent and Tour Programs to develop and implement docent training and resource materials for school tour programs.
• Link School programs with Youth and Family art-making activities at the Museum and online.
• Develop and manage annual School and Teacher Programs budget.
• Develop and manage annual School and Teacher Programs budget.
• Assist Development Department with program specific fundraising and grant writing.
• Recruit and coordinate interns, volunteers, and guest educators / artists / performers as needed.
• Serve as an active member of departmental and cross-departmental teams.
• Stay current and actively engage in the larger field of museum education through professional affiliations such as Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA), National Art Education Association (NAEA) and American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Requirements :

Education & Experience Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, education, or related field required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum three years of experience in museum education, art education and / or related field. Strong working knowledge of museum education standards, theories, and practices, along with Pre-K through high school learning and teaching strategies, curriculum, and standards. Well-honed teaching, project management, program evaluation, organizational, and collaboration skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Windows compatible computer skills, including MSOffice software.

Physical Requirements :

Work environment :

Office is adjacent to the carpentry / operations workshops and next to a high traffic area that can be noisy and distracting at times.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties and skills.

Benefits Summary The Milwaukee Art Museum offers a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental benefits, Vision Plan, Flex / Dependent Spending Account, Health Spending Account, Group Term Life and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, Vacation, Personal Days and Holidays, Parking Discount, Museum Membership and Museum Discounts.

Milwaukee Art Museum is an EOE / M / W / Vets / Disability Employer.

DEAI Statement :

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.

Salary : $48,841