Junior Aide

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Aide will assist Junior School Instructors with classroom setup and cleanup. During class, the aide will help distribute supplies, collect completed work, and assist students needing special help with projects. The aide must remain alert to the needs of the instructor and students. During the summer, additional responsibilities include assisting staff in supervising students in the lunchroom and at carpool, as well as escorting young students from classrooms to the lunchroom, restrooms, and carpool.

Requirements

Able to follow verbal instruction and enjoy a variety of duties
Must be punctual, reliable and able to remain active for long periods of time
Patience and a calm demeanor are required
Familiarity with art materials and processes a plus
Must be able to use a sewing machine and demonstrate this skill to others
Knowledge of hand sewing is also required
Must be familiar with hand building processes and glazes
Must be willing to learn the correct way to load (but not fire) a kiln
High school students who are at least 15 years of age may apply

Nice To Haves

Current Junior School student status or one year of baby-sitting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Junior School Instructors with classroom set up and clean up
During class, assist Instructor with distributing supplies, collecting completed work, assisting students who need special help with projects and remain alert to the needs of the instructor and the students
During the summer, additional responsibilities include assisting staff in supervising students in the lunch room and at carpool, as well as escorting young students from classrooms to the lunch room, restrooms and carpool.