Summer Camp Instructor- Part- Time, Temporary

Brooklyn Museum•Brooklyn, NY

1d•$31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking energetic teaching artists to lead summer camp classes for diverse youth ages 8–13. The museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage, with a mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. The vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating differences and learning about diverse communities through collections, exhibitions, and programming is core to the museum's identity. They aim to cultivate a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination, offering staff opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Requirements

A demonstrable commitment to our vision of art as a catalyst for a connected, civic, and empathetic world.
Bachelor’s degree or B.F.A. in visual arts, education, art history, or a related field
Minimum of one year of museum experience and gallery teaching skills
Gallery and studio teaching skills with the ability to teach either painting, sculpture, and mixed-media or animation and photography
Strong desire to work with young people
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
As required by the Department of Health, all staff must submit a physical exam and TB test, with signed documentation from a physician, by the start of training.

Responsibilities

Teach two groups of campers, ages 8–10 and 11–13
Design curriculum, write lesson plans, and teach morning and afternoon art classes (2–2.5 hours long each) in mixed-media or photography
Work with the camp team to sanitize art supplies and clean work spaces in between classes
Communicate regularly with camp leadership about students, lesson plans, supplies, and any matters of interest.
Collaborate with the team in designing other camp activities
Supervise 2 teen/college-age counselors
Prep studios in the morning and lunch prep period and clean up at end of day
Prepare campers’ artwork for presentation to families on Friday
Facilitate evaluation on the final day of camp week
In the event of online camp days, prepare a daily set of google slides for each class and conduct instruction via Zoom

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
Employee Assistant Program
Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
Early access to Museum exhibitions
Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
40% discount for staff in Museum shops
20% discount at Museum café