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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Art Educator
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $15.00 Hourly
About The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh: 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. We value Learning, Experimentation, Partnerships, Diversity, Kindness, Good Design as well as Art and Artists, and Reflection and Improvement.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Holidays). Floating Holiday, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Short and Long Term Disability, Educational Assistance and Professional Development. Free Museum membership. Parking at a discounted price.
Position Summary
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 Functions

• Works as a part of a high-functioning and learner-centered

Art Education focused team.

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

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in education ideation sessions
• Fosters a community valuing social justice and amplifying youth voice
• Works with the public across other exhibit spaces within the Museum campus
• Represents the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab in a positive manner to the public, funders, and other stakeholders

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.
Education: Documentable experience working with children and youth in some manner of creative arts required. A background in studio arts, fine arts, or craftwork preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred. Substitution of years of experience may be considered equivalent to formal educational training.
Experience

• Personal interest and background in facilitating experiences around studio arts or fine arts education.
• Proven experience working with or collaborating with other creatives.
• Consistently engages in personal growth of process, technique, fluency with materials, etc.
• Personal experience with art making processes (e.g., painting, printmaking, sculpture, fiber arts etc.)
• Working with youth, teens, and families in formal and/or informal learning environments

Skills

• Excellent communication, time management, and organization
• Collaboration and teamwork, including incorporating feedback and adjusting approaches based on experience
• Proficiency in preparing and handling art materials (e.g., inks, dyes, paints, clays)
• Willingness to grow, learn and adapt
• Proficiency in safely handling tools and equipment (e.g., hand tools, printmaking equipment, carving tools, cutting tools, sewing machines, or other sharp, hot or otherwise potentially hazardous equipment)
• Analytical skill

Physical Requirements, And Equipment Usage

• Verbal Communication: This position frequently communicates with visitors while facilitating museum experiences. The Art Educator will be expected to exchange accurate and helpful information, and communicate issues to team members and/or supervisors.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and moving of furniture, equipment, and supplies weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity: The Museum Educator will operate various equipment, including but not limited to kilns, power tools, torches, saws, etc.
• Walking, Standing, and Sitting: The duties and responsibilities associated with this position will be performed in a stationary position (standing or sitting) for approximately 25% of the workday, and will require movement throughout museum spaces to interact with visitors and activate museum experiences.

Work Environment, Hours Of Work, And Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Weekend availability is required, and evening availability is occasionally required. Expected schedule will be 9am-5pm for five consecutive days, including one weekend day.
• Essential duties of this position will be performed in a museum environment, which includes interaction with the public and exposure to children and families.

Clearances: FBI fingerprint, PA Child Abuse (Act 33) and PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearances are required. The 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
Vaccination: Our commitment to safety currently includes the requirement that all staff members be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus, unless an exemption has been granted or otherwise in compliance with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy for the COVID-19 virus.
The 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.
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