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Position Title:Bilingual Teaching Artist, Adult Programs
Department: Education
Reports To: Education Program Management Staff
Position Classification: Part-Time Seasonal, Non-Exempt (Hourly Paid)
Work Location: Onsite at Queens Museum & community partner locations across Queens
Work Schedule: Varies by program (Evening and weekend availability required)
Rate of Pay: $40.00 per hour
Management Classification: Non-supervisory
About the Queens Museum
The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse, ethnic, cultural, and international community.
The Museum fulfills its mission by designing and providing art exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences that promote the appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the creative efforts of artists, and enhance the quality of life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting art, architecture, and design.
About the Education Department
The Queens Museum’s Education Department offers a range of free and low-cost award-winning learning experiences that connect people across the lifespan with the Museum’s acclaimed exhibitions, collections, artist projects, and public programs. They take place at the Museum and also at various community partner sites across the borough of Queens, a county of 2.4 million people and one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse places in the world. This community work includes long-term partnerships with over 30 Queens public schools, various Queens Library branches, hospitals, social service agencies, adult rehabilitation centers, and much more. In all this work, the education department is committed to promoting the agency and imagination of all people, regardless of their backgrounds.
Position Overview
Queens Museum Teaching Artists are part of a diverse team of highly motivated, creative, responsive, and reflective educators. Teaching artists promote the interpretation of visual art and material culture using a variety of strategies in Queens Museum galleries, public school classrooms, and community centers across Queens. In addition, Teaching Artists develop and lead hands-on projects that promote learning in and through the arts.
Essential Functions
Lead art classes, workshops, and educational programs aimed at older adults in Spanish and/or Mandarin Adapt teaching methods to accommodate a diverse range of abilities and learning styles
Design and deliver art-based curricula that cater to the needs and interests of diverse audiences, from children to adults. Foster creativity and self-expression through engagement with art
Incorporate thematic curriculum and supporting lesson plans that integrate the museum’s permanent and changing exhibitions with relevant content in school curriculums
- Communicate in Spanish, and/or Mandarin and English to engage with students, parents, and community members, in order to encourage full participation and effective instruction with multilingual participants
Lead programming for school groups onsite at Queens Museum, at Community partner sites, and in public settings (e.g. public libraries)
Facilitate guided museum experiences, tours, and art-making workshops for visiting school groups, focused on exhibitions at the Museum
Identify and address challenges that may arise during classes, offering creative solutions to ensure a positive learning experience for students
Leading a program that allows students to investigate source objects or materials, promotes guided discussions and hands-on art activities, and meets the goal of supporting teachers in their classroom teaching. QM art instruction is expected to address all appropriate standards of Visual Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math, when applicable
Participating in staff professional development workshops, seminars, and other activities with education staff, curators, and other specialists
Maintain and organize art materials for art-making sessions
Compiling lists of necessary art-making materials and generating a digital lesson plan that can be referenced by collaborating teachers
This list represents the essential functions of the role, this list does not constitute an exhaustive list of job functions
Competencies
Enthusiastic, Punctual, and reliable
Ability to facilitate artmaking workshops across a broad range of art materials and practices
Kindness, understanding, and patience when working with individuals of all ages, recognizing that each person has a unique learning style
Thrives in culturally diverse settings
Approach obstacles with a positive and solution-oriented mindset, continually seeking ways to improve, grow, and adapt as a Teaching Artist
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work with learners of all ages, including older adults (persons aged 65+) and K-12 schoolchildren
Prior experience teaching arts education in a range of settings including museums, public schools, and community centers
Adept at lesson planning, and implementing curriculum for learners of all ages
Excellent writing skills with the ability to create original lesson plans (Spanish and/or Mandarin and English)
Demonstrable art practice with a strong individual portfolio working across a range of materials and media
Proven capacity to build and maintain positive and professional relationships between multiple organizations including school administrators, teachers, and community partners
Requirements
2+ years of Teaching Artist experience
Education background in Studio Art, Museum Education, Art Therapy, Art History, a related field and/or its work experience equivalent
Professional proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin and English must be comfortable teaching and lesson planning in both Spanish and/or Mandarin English
Flexible availability including evenings and weekends
Ability to travel and teach at multiple sites including Queens Museum, Public Schools, and Community Centers across Queens
How to Apply
Submit the following materials through our online careers portal:
A resume outlining your work experience
A cover letter describing your interest in this position
Professional portfolio and/or work samples: a minimum of 5 examples of student work and/or classroom documentation images
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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 an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role
Requests for Accommodations
If you require additional support at any stage of the application process due to disability, please contact us by phone at (718) 592-9700 Ext. 145, or via e-mail at hr@queensmuseum.org to request and arrange for reasonable accommodations.
EEOC Statement
The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
COVID-19 Vaccination
The highest priority of the Queens Museum is safeguarding the health and safety of its employees and communities. It is therefore the policy of the QM to require employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a measure of public safety. As such, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. This job offer is conditional upon proof of COVID-19 vaccination, which is to be submitted to Human Resources prior to the start of work date stated on this letter. Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons who cannot show proof of vaccination because of a disability, pregnancy, religious belief, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses or for medical, or other covered reasons will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws.
