Education Assistant - Cranbrook Art Museum
About The Position
Education Assistants facilitate educational programs in the topics of art, architecture, and design for broad and diverse audiences at the Cranbrook Art Museum. Education Assistants demonstrate excellent presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with a range of artmaking, art education, design, and art historical topics are required. Programs primarily consist of school tours and workshops for our field trip students from Detroit Public Schools, Cranbrook Schools, and surrounding districts. The Education Assistant position is part-time, working approximately 12-15 hours per week during regular business hours. The schedule will vary due to school holidays. The employment period runs through May 2027 with the possibility to extend.
Requirements
- A high school degree or GED and college level Studio Art, Art History, Art Education, or Theater courses required, a Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year experience working in education or with youth.
- Must possess enthusiasm and resourcefulness necessary to work with families and young children.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Customer service experience and the ability to effectively work with varied constituents including the public, school personnel, students, and volunteers.
- Ability to adapt program materials, presentation style, and/or delivery as needed to provide age-appropriate instruction. Must be able to problem solve on the spot as issues arise. Adept at taking initiative, working without continuous supervision, and working as a team member.
- Requires a Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the larger education and visitor experience team, assisting with the development of materials for programs and school field trip tours.
- Effectively present information and work with diverse audiences in an articulate, thoughtful, and enthusiastic manner; adapting programs in response to age, ability, and feedback of participants.
- Explain art materials and perform hands-on workshop demonstrations for groups of visitors or school groups. Maintain program storage area, supplies, teaching materials, equipment, and logs.
- Maintain attendance, punctuality and performance standards set forth in Cranbrook’s employee handbook.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
