What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Artist position at New Museum of Contemporary Art?
Job Title: Teaching Artist
Department: Education and Public Engagement (EPE)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Part-Time, On-call
Union Position: Yes
Hourly Rate: $48.23
Reports to: Assistant Director of Education
Start Date: April 2025
POSITION OVERVIEW
The New Museum of Contemporary Art is seeking part-time Teaching Artists to work closely with the Assistant Director of Education and Coordinator of Youth Programs to develop and implement all aspects of the New Museum’s School Partnership program. The School Partnership program provides high school teachers and students with resources, workshops, museum tours, and direct interaction with artists to support the New York Department of Education’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-S) framework. Teaching Artists work with teachers to create lesson plans that highlight marginalized voices and support the diverse racial, linguistic, and cultural identities of students within NYC’s public schools.
This is a part-time, on-call position that may include occasional weekends. This position is a union-represented position subject to the terms of the New Museum’s agreement with Local 2110, UAW, and because the position is less than 20 hours per week, it is not eligible for the New Museum’s employee benefits programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement inquiry- and activity-based lesson plans that integrate contemporary art into school curricula and support the New York Department of Education’s CR-S framework.
- Work with schoolteachers and the New Museum’s Assistant Director of Educator to prepare lesson plans for large-scale distribution.
- Work and communicate effectively with the New Museum’s School Partnership team for the duration of the school partnership.
- Work closely with teachers and the New Museum booking team to plan museum visits.
- Assist with the distribution and tracking of program evaluation initiatives.
- Attend training sessions and planning meetings.
- Participate in seasonal New Museum professional development workshops for teachers and educators, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum five years of teaching experience, with a minimum three years of experience teaching contemporary art.
- BA or BFA in Fine Art, Art History, Art Education, or related field required; MA, MFA, or significant equivalent experience is preferred.
- Experience working and collaborating with public school teachers.
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of and engagement with contemporary art and relevant learning theories, acquired through study and practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to and passion for collaborating with others to co-create learning opportunities that advance the New Museum’s mission, values, and methods.
- Demonstrated success in generating and maintaining mutually respectful communication and attentive engagement with groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
- Knowledge of New York Department of Education’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-S) framework is a plus.
- Language skills are a plus, especially in Spanish or Mandarin.
- Availability to begin work in April 2025 is required.
To Apply
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About the New Museum
Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is Manhattan's only dedicated contemporary art museum and is respected internationally for the adventurousness and global scope of its curatorial program. Since opening on Bowery in 2007, over 3.8 million have visited the Museum or attended programs and events, and the Museum has presented 90 exhibitions with 500 artists from 60 countries around the globe, and 650 public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, afterschool programs, and family days. The New Museum has a current operating budget of $10.6 million and approximately 120 full-and part-time employees. For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities. As per New York State Guidelines, all candidates hired must be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.
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