This is a union position.

Museum Educators II work collaboratively with Education and Programs staff to implement creative learning opportunities connecting art, artists and the museum to children, youth and families, children and families art, design and architecture classes, public programs and outreach. Museum educators co-lead and design instruction for educational programs throughout the museum and offsite, such as summer camps, school programs, adult and family programs and community workshops, tours, and art classes.  This position emphasizes relationship-building and requires prompt, friendly, accurate communication with program participants and coworkers. Museum Educators are responsible for co-leading instruction for groups of 10-30 individuals, planning educational experiences based on program goals, lesson plans and other resources provided by CMOA Public Programs staff, and working collaboratively with a team of museum staff and volunteers to deliver creative, multi-form, observation based, effective, engaging, and safe learning experiences.  

Museum Educators work collaboratively and will give and receive constructive criticism with the goal of developing their pedagogy skills and creative practice, and the quality of museum educational experiences. This will be facilitated by participation in professional development workshops structured by CMOA Education and Public Programs.

Museum Educators are scheduled by program, availability, skill sets and teaching focus. Weekend and/or evening work may be required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the education, community engagement, art history, art, architecture or design is preferred.
3 or more years of experience teaching at CMOA, in other informal settings, or external classroom teaching is required.
Hands on experience (including advanced, project-based, undergraduate or community coursework) in the art history, studio art, architecture and design, creative learning, or education is encouraged. Successful candidates will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of and participation in disciplinary inquiry.
Candidates must have successfully performed at the capacity of CMOA Museum Educator I or must have at least 3 years of prior teaching experience.