Educator

Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$24•Hybrid

About The Position

MOCA Education aims to foster a more collaborative, inclusive, and learner-centered educational environment that cultivates intellectual growth through contemporary art experiences and enhances access to the power of art. The Educator will primarily focus on the Contemporary Art Start (CAS) program, a year-long initiative partnering with 3rd-12th grade classrooms across Los Angeles County. CAS supports teachers in leading inclusive discussions about contemporary art with their students using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). This part-time role (12-20 hours per week) involves assisting in the development and execution of discussion-based tours for students and learner-centered professional development for teachers within CAS, as well as supporting family programs. Family programs feature in-person events with guided tours and art-making, alongside self-guided art activities. MOCA seeks candidates interested in becoming highly trained teacher-coaches.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in art education, studio art, art history or closely-related field strongly preferred
Ability to reflect upon and examine their own teaching as well as that of others
Knowledge of and experience in art education
Knowledge of and experience in anti-oppressive teaching
Strong knowledge of contemporary art
Experience working collaboratively with diverse team members
General flexible attitude
Willingness to pivot between online and in-person programming
Solution-oriented
Availability to work a part-time schedule that varies according to the academic calendar. Staff hours include up to 14 full days of facilitating professional development for teachers over the summer and four Saturdays each fall and spring; family programs occur on weekends throughout the year.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
Studio art practice preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the development and implementation of discussion-based tours for 3rd-12th grade students using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)
Facilitate learner-centered professional development trainings for teachers within CAS
Co-develop creative curriculum and projects for students, families, and adults
Assist with research, development, and implementation of family programs for all ages and ability levels
Use social justice as a lens to examine teaching practices
Occasionally assist with other large-scale community events as well as the MOCA Teen program
Actively participate in staff reflection and planning
Work independently and remotely on a variety of projects as assigned
Engage in VTS training as well as professional-development learning opportunities, research opportunities, and peer-coaching
Promote MOCA Education programs to help recruit future participants, including at school and community sites