Studio Teacher / Community Arts Center

CMA•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Studio Teacher supports studio-based programming for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile arts studio, and Community Arts signature programs and events. Based at the Community Arts Center, the role helps deliver open studios, workshops, school programs, outreach events, and activities such as Parade the Circle and Chalk Festival. The position supports the museum’s priority of engaging audiences of all ages in collection-based arts experiences. The Studio Teacher plans and facilitates activities, provides instruction and feedback to participants, prepares and maintains program spaces and supplies, and supports Studio Go by helping construct and assemble materials and developing inclusive, adaptable art activities. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $18.00. The schedule requires Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday times as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in studio art and art education, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse, multigenerational audience.
Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with others in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Availability to work Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday times as needed.
Valid driver’s license with a clean, reliable driving record.
Comfort and willingness to drive the Studio Go Sprinter cargo van to transport art materials, supplies, and equipment.
Comfort using common hand and power tools.
Ability to safely load, unload, and transport materials as needed.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a university studio, art history, or art education program is encouraged.
Basic woodworking and general woodshop skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate program activities, providing clear instructional support and personalized feedback to children, families, and adults.
Understand each Community Arts program and its connections with the Community Arts Center and the museum’s collection.
Prepare, set up, and clean up for studio programs, Studio Go, outreach events, and Community Arts signature programs.
Communicate and interact with visitors in a friendly and respectful manner, anticipate needs, and take initiative.
Maintain and organize studio and activity spaces, storage areas, supplies, and resources.
Tally participant numbers to help track program reach.
Engage participants in satisfaction surveys during classes when assigned and appropriate.
Assist in the woodshop with constructing and assembling structures and materials for Studio Go programming.
Develop inclusive, engaging, and adaptable creative art activities for participants of all ages and abilities.
Maintain, organize, and monitor art supply inventory; order and replenish supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Partner-level membership to the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Free, unlimited admission to select ticketed exhibitions, with two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability.
50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members’ guests.
Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children age 17 and younger when accompanied by a member.
Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children.
20% discount in the museum store.
25% discount in the museum restaurant and café.
Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine.
Free garage parking.
Free or discounted admission to other cultural institutions, including the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, and Cleveland Zoo.