Museum Educator II, Carnegie Museum of Art

Carnegie Museums•Pittsburgh, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Museum of Art seeks a Museum Educator II to work collaboratively with Education and Programs staff to create and deliver learning opportunities connecting art, artists, and the museum with children, youth, families, and other program participants. Educators co-lead instruction and help design educational programs across the museum and at off-site locations, including summer camps, school programs, adult and family programs, community workshops, tours, and art classes. The role emphasizes relationship-building and prompt, friendly, accurate communication with participants and coworkers. Educators lead groups of 10–30, plan experiences using program goals, lesson plans, and resources provided by CMOA Public Programs staff, and work with museum staff to provide engaging, safe, observation-based learning experiences. Educators give and receive constructive feedback to develop their teaching practice and the quality of museum learning experiences, including through professional development workshops. Scheduling is based on program needs, availability, skill sets, and teaching focus. Weekend or evening work may be required. Shifts are typically Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is part-time during fall, winter, and spring, with temporary full-time hours available June through August. Additional on- and off-site opportunities may become available as programming is added. This is a union position, and the part-time role is eligible for many Carnegie Museums benefits. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, community engagement, art history, art, architecture, or design is preferred. At least three years of teaching experience is required, either at CMOA, in other informal settings, or in an external classroom. Candidates must have performed at the capacity of CMOA Museum Educator I or have at least three years of prior teaching experience. Required PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application for them, are a condition of beginning and continuing employment. The job often requires constant mobility around classrooms and museum galleries for several hours. Employees who cannot bend or lift items weighing 20–50 pounds must be willing to ask for assistance with tasks requiring those actions.

Requirements

At least three years of teaching experience at CMOA, in another informal setting, or in an external classroom.
Must have successfully performed at the capacity of CMOA Museum Educator I or have at least three years of prior teaching experience.
Ability to foster welcoming, safe, creative learning environments and facilitate exploration of design and architecture, their relationship to ideas and everyday experiences, contemporary questions, and self-expression.
Comfort with multiple learning styles and teaching methods, and ability to adapt approaches in a dynamic setting to meet participant needs.
Ability to apply knowledge of CMOA exhibits and collections to guide student-directed inquiry, plan differentiated instruction, use authentic assessment, and conduct learner-centered activities for large groups.
Ability to communicate promptly, accurately, and in a friendly manner with participants and coworkers.
Must be willing to ask for assistance with tasks involving bending or lifting items weighing 20–50 pounds if unable to perform them.
Required PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, community engagement, art history, art, architecture, or design.
Hands-on experience in art history, studio art, architecture and design, creative learning, or education, including advanced, project-based, undergraduate, or community coursework.
Experience facilitating informal learning in experiential, community-based, outdoor, museum, after-school, or similar settings.
Prior experience co-teaching.
Ability to apply positive behavior support strategies.
Understanding of and participation in disciplinary inquiry.

Responsibilities

Co-lead instruction for groups of 10–30 individuals.
Collaborate with educators, classroom assistants, and other museum staff to deliver effective, engaging, creative, and safe learning experiences.
Plan educational experiences using CMOA lesson plans, program goals, and museum resources.
Design and define clear learning goals and provide opportunities for learners to receive feedback on their progress.
Adapt instruction to the needs of diverse groups of learners and use differentiated, learner-centered approaches.
Apply best practices in learner-centered instruction and inquiry, including student-directed inquiry and authentic assessment.
Identify learning goals and programming priorities in response to student needs.
Create personal lesson plans and communicate with support staff and the supervisor.
Coordinate with co-staff to prepare and return classrooms and materials before and after classes.
Coordinate with co-staff to welcome participants and help them get started.
Plan and prepare for off-site outreach, including transporting materials when needed.
Develop pedagogy through ongoing practice, reflection, and CMOA Public Programs professional development.
Attend CMOA Educator professional development meetings.
Observe, analyze, and co-teach with experienced CMOA educators; participate in being observed by experienced educators.
Model teaching best practices for new educators.
As assigned, develop and write lesson plans for other educators, create educational materials, write program descriptions, prepare classroom materials, and clean up.
Obtain and maintain required Pennsylvania child abuse, state police criminal record, and FBI fingerprint clearances.