Compensation: $30/teaching hours and $15/prep hours
Anticipated Start Date: End of August 2024
Duration: Fall semester classes begin early September 2024 and run for approximately 10 weeks. There may be potential for renewal for future semesters if all parties agree.
Candidates who may also be interested in instructing teens and/or adults as well can leave a comment on the application noting their interest and our team can duplicate their candidate profile for them in lieu of submitting multiple applications.
Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. And thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge.
At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission and our commitment to cultivating an organizational culture where every individual feels valued, inspired, respected, and empowered. We believe fostering such a culture requires everyone to work daily at positively enhancing the experience of our team members. We hope all interested in employment here will strive to elevate our mission and our culture!
Summary
The Art Instructor is an innovative educator, with the ability to facilitate engaging art experiences for youth, teens, adults and/or families. The Art Instructor will facilitate creative, authentic, and project-based lessons and workshops inspired by the TMA collection. Working closely with the Studio Programs Manager, the Art Instructor will inspire people to build their art skills and connect with TMA. Contracts for this position are issued per class each term, dependent upon class enrollment.
TMA seeks to become the model art museum in the United States for its commitment to quality and its culture of belonging. This vision and the ways in which it is operationalized are established in the Museum’s Strategic Plan as well as its integrated Belonging Plan’s goals address our organization’s effort at structural change to promote diversity, equity, access and inclusion. Our organization seeks employees, gallery artists, volunteers and interns who offer diverse perspectives.
Key Accountabilities
The Art Instructor performs the following essential duties on-site at TMA.
Creates and facilitates lessons for art classes and workshops based upon themes or topics that are inspired by the Museum’s collection, special exhibitions and are responsive to student interests.
Prepares and presents gallery and studio activities.
Participates in self-reflection, training, and evaluation processes as scheduled.
Performs related administrative duties preliminary and/or following studio workshops, including but not limited to submitting lesson plans and supply lists for classes or workshops.
As a public benefit corporation, the Museum requires every staff member to act as a visitor advocate at all times. This includes acknowledging visitors and striving to make them feel welcome, comfortable and eager to return.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Studio Programs Manager.
Works closely with the Education Coordinator, Community Outreach Manager, Senior Manager of Education & Programming, visiting artists, instructors, and other Education staff.
Education And Experience
Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Has earned or is working toward a degree in Education, Art Education, Studio Art or related field preferred.
Requires 1-3 years’ experience teaching, preferably in a museum/gallery setting or community art programs.
Knowledgeable of or willing to learn about the Museum’s collections.
Specialized Knowledge, Competencies And Abilities
Creative educator with a passion for youth, teen, adult, and/or family art education and demonstrated ability to formulate and implement art making lessons.
Familiarity with art materials and contemporary art practices.
Willingness to adjust and adapt methods to accommodate emphasis on Museum pedagogy and resources.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with people of a wide variety of ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Experience, interest and enthusiasm in working with youth in an art museum, classroom or cultural setting.
Reliability and dependability must be able to attend sessions and work flexible hours (weekend and evenings required).
Basic computer skills: ability to use internet and e-mail; knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position requires stamina to facilitate for periods of time. Must be able to communicate verbally. Prepare for workshops and events, which includes moving equipment and supplies as appropriate. May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at jobs@toledomuseum.org or (567)-666-0387.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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