What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Educator, PT position at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?
We are currently seeking Museum Educators to join us at the PAFA! Reporting to the Arts Education Manager, the selected individual will educate and engage museum visitors through Museum Tours, educational outreach, and more to support and deliver fun, creative arts activities for K-12 audiences.
ABOUT PAFA
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first school and museum of fine arts. Located in the center city of Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA offers several nondegree and certificate in studio art and art appreciation programs. PAFA's museum has an outstanding collection of American art, and the museum actively collects and exhibits contemporary art, including work in new media. Additionally, PAFA is home to the Brodsky Center, a print and papermaking center focused on the creation of innovative editions by contemporary artists.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Because we were the nation's first art museum and art school, we believe PAFA has a moral obligation to ensure that every member of our community can study and work in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have the additional obligation of ensuring that our community reflects that rich tapestry of beauty and diversity that surrounds our world. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts, cultural and educational sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. PAFA is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.
PAFA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to work in our pluralistic community.
THE POSITION : Museum Educator, PT
The Museum Educator will be part of the Education Department working mainly with PAFA's Art Education program and will engage in environments of teamwork, adaptability, and active learning in an effort to grow and support PAFA's Youth and Family Programs. As part of this team, the Museum Educator will report to the Arts Education Manager and work closely with other museum educators, teaching artists, and other staff. Primary duties will involve support of art education programs and activities, development of museum activities and tours, outreach lessons, the creation of supplemental materials, as well as planning family engagement programs and other initiatives. This position also involves traveling to community outreach locations mostly in the Feltonville and Kensington neighborhoods of Philadelphia.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with Youth and Family team to develop and execute accessible, equitable, and inclusive curriculum for all K-12 museum programming, including, but not limited to, Pre-College, the K-5 Partnership Program, Family Arts Day, and Summer Camp
- Develop bilingual and culturally inclusive youth curriculum that engage marginalized communities in Philadelphia with the expansiveness of artmaking and artworlds through PAFA's historic legacy, collections, and artmaking facilities
- Facilitate gallery tours and art lessons both on-site at PAFA and off-site at partnered community centers and K-12 schools
- Participate in the development of outreach programs that re-enforce common core curriculum standards, emphasize visual literacy, as well as socio-emotional development and inter-generational communication
- Lead arts-based workshops at schools and / or community locations for audiences of all ages and backgrounds and participate in appropriate neighborhood festivals and events
- Assist in teacher professional development programs
- Engage in building relationships with community organizations in partner neighborhoods
- Participate in creation of virtual gallery spotlight talks and virtual art enrichment activities
- Prepare lessons and age-appropriate activity samples as in person and / or virtual resources
- Participate in weekly meetings with the Arts Education Manager and another Museum Educators to discuss the development of programming, weekly tasks, and goals
- Engage in a reorganization project of art materials
- Create marketing materials for programming and post weekly on the Center's Instagram
- Manage and develop newsletters and materials for students, parents, grant funders, and donors
- First-hand contact for all parent and student communications and inquires related to Youth and Family programming
- Other duties as needed and identified by the Arts Education Manager
REQUIREMENTS
Preferred qualified candidates should be interested in arts and culture, have experience in education or educational setting, have great public speaking skills, and have the ability to work with children and adults of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Working with Minors
Background checks, including Child Abuse Clearances and FBI Clearances, are required for all PAFA staff working with minors, as well as the completion of mandatory virtual staff training sessions through Vector Solutions. Applicants with valid Child Abuse History Clearances will have priority. Additional background checks may be required and will be administered by PAFA.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts accepts digital applications only. A complete application should include the following :
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