Job

Part-Time Educator, K–12 Student Experiences Students and Educators 丨Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Learning Center

Art Institute of Chicago

111 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603

Deadline

Rolling

Posted

Jul 07, 2022

As part of the area of Students and Educators, the Part-Time Educator provides instruction, contributes to curriculum development, and administrative support for in-museum, K-12 student learning experiences; contributes to training for a teaching corps that facilitates student experiences; and supports teacher inquiries and outreach related to student tours. These activities reflect a pedagogical vision and impact framework for the museum’s K-12 offerings that prioritizes access for all teachers and students to high-quality arts experiences across learning contexts, through an accessible, inclusive, multi-sensory, and multimodal approach, with a priority for Chicago Public Schools.

The Part-Time Educator collaborates with colleagues in the Students and Educators division, the Ryan Learning Center, and throughout the museum to carry out their responsibilities. A member of Chicago’s education and arts ecosystems, the Part-Time Educator facilitates culturally responsive museum engagement on a weekly basis, collaborating with teachers, schools, and communities to deepen audience connections and position the museum as a valuable space for connection, learning, and meaning-making.

This position is expected to work 9:00–5:00 three weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays preferred) on-site with occasional weekend and evening hours required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Attend training sessions Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to be held virtually from September 7 - October 7, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, and in the museum from October 12 - October 26, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm.

Attend bi-weekly reflection sessions that provide ongoing training, programmatic reflection, and team check-ins on Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 pm; November 3, November 17, December 1, December 15, January 5, January 19, February 2, February 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with K-12 audiences (students and/or teachers), adult professional development, and/or in museums or informal education settings.
  • Emerging knowledge of culturally responsive and multimodal curriculum design benchmarked on state and national learning standards; an understanding of current education trends, assessment, documentation, evaluation, and methods for differentiated learning and instruction; working understanding of students’ developmental levels.
  • Previous experience teaching with works of art and general knowledge of art history and various making techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with audiences of different backgrounds, levels of knowledge, and types of ability. Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, respond to shifting priorities and support multiple aspects of program development and operational sustainability.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and experience with remote work systems required; experience with data fidelity, database management, and museum object records preferred.
  • Familiarity with Chicago’s K-12 education and arts ecosystems.
  • Commitment to innovation and life-long learning.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.