The BMA is seeking contract art educators to lead the BMA’s Free Family Sundays workshop series. Art educators will plan and execute drop-in art workshops for families. This role will work in partnership with the Director of Public Programs and the Education and Interpretation division to develop the program’s curricula and art-making activities, as well as lead the artmaking workshops.

Free Family Sundays is a weekly, intergenerational, drop-in, artmaking workshop series designed for families with children ages 6-9-years old. Workshops take place weekly on Sundays from 2 pm – 5 pm in the museum Studio. Program activities are designed to encourage participants to think like artists through intergenerational artmaking activities inspired by works on view. Projects are designed to reflect the core elements, materials, and processes demonstrated in works from the museum’s collections and exhibitions.

The ideal candidates will be adaptable, collaborative and have the ability to teach and create across various mediums. Candidates will research works and artists on-view to develop accessible artmaking workshop projects. They will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to connect with program participants. These are temporary positions through the end of June 2024. Inclusive of 6 hours of on-site classroom facilitation time, 2-3 hours of on-site/hybrid preparation time and 3-4 hours of hybrid project development time. The total anticipated weekly commitment is 11-13 hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead classroom activities during Free Family Sundays workshops
• Develop and facilitate workshop activities and program planning
• Direct assistant teacher and program assistants during program hours
• Be available for: On-site workshops Sundays 12:30 pm – 6 pm | 5-6 hours of hybrid project and program development at other points in the week.
• Develop and submit program and project proposals for review.
• Manage and identify program supplies and create supply lists.
• Participate in workshop set-up and break-down during programs

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating hands-on artmaking activities for families and children.
• Curriculum development experience in a museum setting is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in child development theory and arts-based pedagogy
• Confident and approachable facilitation style
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong attention to detail

SALARY - $300 per workshop

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The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that any applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to [email protected] with Family Programs Educator, Last Name First Name” in the subject line.

Incomplete application materials will not be accepted.

No phone calls please.

Position will be posted until filled.