Colby College · 1 month ago
Teaching Artist
Waterville, ME
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelColby College is seeking a Teaching Artist for their Museum Linde Family Foundation School and Teacher Programs. The role involves developing and teaching curriculum-based studio art activities for schoolchildren and families, while collaborating with museum staff to create engaging educational experiences.
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Responsibilities
Teach hands-on art lessons and lead art-making activities in the Museum’s Mirken Education Center, with the goal of engaging participants in activities that ask them to make connections to their art-looking (gallery) experience and to think like artists - making choices and developing their art-making skills and techniques
Under the direction of the Linde Family Foundation Senior Coordinator of School and Teacher Programs, develop studio lesson plans that meet curricular goals, incorporate inclusive teaching practices, and advance the mission of the museum
Under the direction of the Education and Engagement staff, develop art-making activities for community partnership programs, both onsite and at offsite locations, with the understanding that the projects need to work for a variety of ages and incorporate inclusive teaching practices. This may include outreach programs, open studio time, co-curricular activities, and other outreach programs
Assist other departments as needed and assigned
Track progress, achievements, and challenges, and share with museum staff
Work cooperatively with fellow Education staff, and other museum colleagues to ensure that everyone feels welcome, respected, creative, and energized
Prepare and organize materials; including making studio art materials lists in collaboration with museum staff
Maintain clean equipment and a tidy studio space, reporting any issues to the education and engagement department
Attend regular training sessions
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus
A strong artistic background combined with the ability to translate that into effective and engaging lessons for different age groups
Proficient with a variety of art media and techniques that are appropriate for K-12 students or having demonstrated a willingness to learn
Knowledge of and curiosity about artistic traditions and art history
Strong oral communication, interpersonal, and public communication skills to interact with all levels of visitors, staff, and trustees
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to complete clear, concise, and accurate reports and other documentation
Highly motivated, flexible, and comfortable with all audiences
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills with the ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy
Able to work independently as well as in a team, exercise judgment, establish priorities, and complete projects with minimal supervision and to adjust as new projects are assigned
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel) and Google Suite (e.g., Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides); proficiency and/or ability to learn Airtable, Adobe Creative Suite, EventBrite, SurveyMonkey, Workday, and others specific to Colby College
Company
Colby College
Colby College is a private liberal arts college located on Mayflower Hill in Waterville, Maine, USA.
Founded in 1813
501-1000 employees
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$25MKey Investors
Davis Family Foundation
2017-04-20Grant· $25M
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