Studio Teacher / Community Arts Center

Cleveland Museum of Art•Cleveland, OH

23h

About The Position

The Studio Teacher supports studio-based programming at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and Community Arts signature programs and events. Programs include open studios, workshops, school programs, outreach events, Parade the Circle, Chalk Festival, and related programming across the museum. The role supports the museum’s strategic priorities by engaging audiences of all ages in collection-based arts experiences. The Studio Teacher plans and facilitates creative activities, provides instructional support and feedback, helps prepare and maintain program spaces and supplies, and assists with construction and assembly for Studio Go programming. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $18.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (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.
Ability to work Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and weekday times as needed.
Valid driver’s license with a clean, reliable driving record.
Comfort and willingness to drive Studio Go’s 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 as a university student in a studio art, art history, or art education program is encouraged.
Basic woodworking and general woodshop skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate program activities, encouraging participants and providing clear instructional support and personalized feedback to children, families, and adults.
Understand Community Arts programs and their connections with the Community Arts Center and the museum’s collection.
Prepare, set up, and clean up studio programs at the Community Arts Center, Studio Go, outreach events, and 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 participants 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 that support Studio Go programming.
Develop creative art activities that are inclusive, engaging, and adaptable for participants of all ages and abilities.
Maintain, organize, and monitor art supply inventory, and order and replenish supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Partner-level Cleveland Museum of Art membership.
Free, unlimited admission to select ticketed exhibitions, including 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 ages 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.