Gallery Teacher

San Jose Museum of Art•San Jose, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Gallery Teachers are responsible for facilitating interactive conversations about art in a gallery setting, researching artists and artworks, leading on-site hands-on art lessons, and writing lesson plans. Gallery Teachers aim to administer inquiry-based gallery visits that offer students the opportunity to develop visual arts literacy through viewing and talking about works of art.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
Experience working with groups of children and teachers, especially in an informal educational setting
Experience making art and/or leading hands-on art lessons
Basic understanding of educational theories or techniques, Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), age/grade characteristics, and/or child developmental stages
Excellent communication and writing skills
Interest in modern and contemporary art
Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher skills
Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and uphold Museum's policies
Fingerprint clearance and background check, required
Ability to work during set calendar days for training and events as well as evenings and weekends as required
An understanding of working with students with a broad range of abilities is desirable

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese, a plus
Creativity and flexibility
MA, MFA or M.Ed., or related experience preferred
Studio Art or Museum Education related experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct inquiry-based gallery visits and activities for students in grades K-12
Lead hands-on art activities as part of on-site programs such as 2-Part Art, and Community Day
Work departmentally, cross-departmentally and with partner organizations on various creative events and programs
Teach during our annual Summer Art Camp for a minimum of 3 of the 6 scheduled weeks
Participate in all exhibition training sessions, staff meetings, and continuing education sessions
Conduct independent research on artists and artworks in Museum exhibitions and the Museum's Permanent Collection
Design and implement grade-appropriate tours
Perform other tasks that pertain to the responsibilities of the Museum Experience and Education Department, as assigned by the Director of Education