Gallery Educator

Dallas Museum of Art•Dallas, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dallas Museum of Art is seeking a Gallery Educator to facilitate engaging educational programs for K-12 school audiences. This role involves developing and leading interactive learning experiences both at the Museum and in Dallas ISD classrooms, with a specific focus on multi-visit school partnerships for middle school students and Special Education programming. The Gallery Educator will work closely with the Manager of School and Teacher Programs and other Gallery Educators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
1-2 years’ teaching experience with children in a museum, classroom, or informal setting.
Knowledge of learning styles, educational philosophy, teaching strategies and multidisciplinary approaches in developing educational programming.
Ability to work well in a team environment and independently, take initiative and problem solve.
Ability to provide front-line customer service skills to a variety of stakeholders in fluid or challenging situations.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, working effectively and efficiently under pressure with interruptions.
Excellent written, organizational, interpersonal and speaking skills.
Demonstrates positive attitude, empathy, a high level of emotional intelligence and conducts self in professional manner.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Must be comfortable driving a minivan on highways in traffic.
Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Teaches monthly partnership programs with Dallas ISD middle schools, onsite at the museum and offsite at partnership schools
Assists in the development and writing of teaching and educational materials for K-12 school tours
Assists with school programming for students with disabilities, including tours at the Museum and Special Education Art Workshops at schools
Organizes and assists in preparing educational and evaluation materials for school tour and school partnership programs
Prepares self-guided My DMA-zing tours, greeting and directing school groups
Manages resources for the K-12 school tour programs, including organizing supplies, prepping materials, and maintaining up-to-date material inventory
Attends initial week-long training session and weekly educator training as well as additional educational events provided by the Museum
Supports Family, Youth and School events and programming including Go van Gogh, Family Festival, Spring Break, Wee Wednesday, Travis Takeover as needed
Gives tours for K-12, family, college, and adult groups as needed, including leading unscheduled and last-minute tours.
Be an ambassador for the Museum, to students, teachers, and museum visitors.