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Position Summary:

The Part-Time Museum Art Educator is a vital member of the Education & Visitor Experience Department. Reporting to the Director of Education, this individual’s main role is to develop and teach programs for k-12 students both in the Museum and off-site at schools across Long Island. This part-time role is 25 hours per week and includes weekend hours, as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

K-12 teaching & public programs

• Work with the Education team to develop curriculum and teaching strategies for each exhibition, grade appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students. All curricula must meet the NY State Standards for the Arts.
• Develop and create hands-on projects for each exhibition.
• Order and prepare materials for all school groups.
• Lead all Museum Discovery Programs, both in the museum and off-site.
• Create digital presentations for off-site programs as needed.
• Schedule all school groups and maintain attendance records.
• Support the team’s work on community programs and events throughout the year.

Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum

• Support the coordination of this annual arts-in-education initiative for high school students.
• Assist at the annual LI Best Preview Day and Awards Ceremony.
• Correspond with participating high school teachers throughout the year.

Other

• Write and develop Family Activity Guides and develop hands-on projects for select exhibitions.
• Additional tasks, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Art Education, Studio Art, Art History or a related field required
• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office, Canva. Ability to work as a team member but also work independently. Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with large groups
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for off-site programs and other necessary travel
• Fluency in both Spanish and English is a plus.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume, including contact information for two references, with the subject line Museum Art Educator Position, to Joy Weiner, Director of Education, at joyw@heckscher.org.  No phone calls please.

Compensation: $20/hour

Supervisor: Building & Grounds Superintendent or, in their absence, the Senior Security Officer in-charge.

Supervises: Other part-time museum guards when designated by the Building & Grounds Superintendent or the Executive Director as the senior museum guard in-charge.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid New York State security guard registration card.
• High School diploma, at least 18 years old, no prior conviction for a serious offense.
• Responsibility, dependability, and timeliness a must.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to stand and/or patrol for extended periods on a hard floor surface.
• Visual acuity, alertness, and attention to detail in monitoring museum activity.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to complete incident and other job-related reports.
• Ability to set-up tables, chairs, and audio-visual equipment for programs, and conduct other similar moderate lifting.
• Must be willing to perform minor janitorial tasks to ensure public safety.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume, including contact information for two professional or academic references to Ken Moss, Building & Grounds Superintendent, at facilities.heckscher@gmail.com.  No phone calls please.

Compensation: $18-20/hour