Art Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Art Educator

Reports to :

Art Education Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt / Hourly

Classification : Full Time

Compensation : $16.25 per hour

About the Museum

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences.

Benefits :

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes : Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Floating Holidays). 403(b) Savings Retirement Plan. Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability. Free Museum membership. Parking at a discounted rate.

Position Summary :

This is a Union position.

Art Educators develop and facilitate hands-on creative, authentic, and process-based experiences with youth, teens, families and groups, using the "real stuff" (tools, processes, materials) across the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh campus. These youth- and family-oriented, culturally-relevant projects associated with a variety of processes will respond to the community's needs and interests by supporting kindness, joy, creativity, and curiosity.

Essential Job Duties :

• Works as a part of a high-functioning and learner-centered art education focused team.
• Plans and implements experiences for a variety of audiences including school field trips, summer camps, workshops, drop-in programs, and other special events.
• Brings enthusiasm and ideas to the ongoing development of programs and events in Art Education.
• Maintaining a welcoming work area, including creating and upholding a high standard of safety and cleanliness for both visitors and staff, monitoring and anticipating supply consumption.
• Collaboratively and independently develops interactive learning experiences for Museum visitors, including working with Education Department to combine varying expertise and disciplines.
• Follows museum-identified best practices for creating and delivering exploratory, hands-on, and learner-driven experiences in an informal learning environment.
• Acts as a visible and accessible caring adult for youth and families visiting the Children's Museum campus, exemplifying culturally relevant practices with youth.
• Generates potential programs based on the interests, input and observations of visitors and program participants, as well as potential audiences.
• Monitors and assists visitors, ensuring safe, interactive experiences that involve tools and physical movement throughout exhibit spaces.
• Participates in reflective practice, including research-oriented discussions with partners, artists, and youth.
• Actively shares with, and learns from, a variety of peers, professionals, visitors, and others.

Additional Responsibilities :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.

Job Qualifications : Education :

Experience :

Skills :

Physical Requirements & Equipment Usage :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to demonstrate safe operation and facilitation of equipment related to metalworking and makerspace experiences.

Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements :

Clearances :

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our online application found at

https : / / pittsburghkids.org / about / careers - opportunities / careers /

Thank you for your interest.