Gallery Educator - Museum Associates : Job Details

Gallery Educator (Temporary, Part-Time) Education & Public Programs Reporting to the Manager, Gallery Learning, the Gallery Educator facilitates object-based, interactive tours for K-12 students who visit the museum using objects from LACMA's collection as part of Gallery Learning. The Gallery Educator works at least 16 hours a week and up to 29 hours a week, Monday - Friday, from mid-September through May. Some training time is necessary during the summer months. Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student discussion and object analysis based on LACMA's collections of art or special exhibitions in a gallery environment using aligned curriculum, inquiry-based discussion strategies and hands-on activities.
• Maintain familiarity with the Museum's collection of art and special exhibitions.
• Welcome, engage, liaise and orient students and teachers.
• Assist the Gallery Learning School Tour Coordinator in preparing and maintaining the inventory of materials and supplies for K-12 guided tours.
• Promote NexGenLA to students, teachers, and chaperones who participate in the school tour program and live in Los Angeles County.
• Attend meetings and trainings, as needed.
• Collaborate with Gallery Learning staff to develop supplemental educational materials (including documents, presentations, and more) related to the school tour program.
• Work alongside volunteer docents in facilitating visitor engagement for self-guided school tours.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned within LACMA's Education and Public Programs department.

Benefits:

• The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $21.15, subject to change.

Qualifications:

• An Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Art History, Art Education, or Studio Art and at least one year of teaching experience preferred. A combination of related education, training, and teaching experience will be accepted.
• Experience with digital platforms such as Zoom, Google Meets, Google Docs, and Google Slides
• Fluency in a second language, such as Spanish, is preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Strong, effective, and demonstrable written and oral communications, relationship-building, and presentation skills.