The Contemporary Austin is hiring a Program Coordinator to assist in the implementation of Seeing Special Things, an educational outreach program serving elementary students and teachers in Austin schools. Reporting to the Associate Director of Education, the Program Coordinator will be fluent in English and Spanish and will work closely with school children and teachers to introduce and enhance art education across all grade levels. The position is grant-funded and requires 25 hours per week year-round during this two-year period. Pay rate: $16.26 per hour / travel expenses reimbursed.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct school site visits and participate in new school orientation
• Work closely with tour coordinator and volunteer tour guides, lead school tours
• Translate program materials for teachers, students, community members of all ages, and volunteer tour guides
• Model bilingual teaching strategies and act as liaison for museum educators and volunteer tour guides
• Assist with writing and implementing curriculum in classrooms and at both museum locations
• Support multiple aspects of the education department’s offerings, including Seeing Special Things (an in-depth, multi-visit tour program for elementary schools), family programs, interpretation, and community initiatives
• Conduct program evaluations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in art education, museum education, or related field
• Teaching experience required (certification preferred)
• 2 years of community outreach experience; experience working with a variety of populations/cultures
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (high verbal and written proficiency in both languages)
• Experience with classroom management strategies; familiarity with the school system; knowledge of state and national standards for learning
• Understanding of childhood development
• Knowledge and familiarity with wide range of art techniques preferred
• Culturally competent with experience in community relationship building; ability to interact with diverse populations in a helpful, friendly, and professional manner
• Excellent listening skills; ability to engage with a variety of age groups and cultural backgrounds
• Ability and desire to collaborate with education department team and other educators in the interest of the program and institution
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; comfortable being outdoors
• Ability to work at both museum locations (downtown Austin and west Austin) and Austin-area schools; must have reliable transportation
• Knowledge of contemporary art not required; curiosity and ability to engage with a diverse population is most important

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references in Word or PDF format to hr@thecontemporaryaustin.org. Please include “Education Program Coordinator” in subject line. No phone calls please.

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Art School is not hiring for the current semester, but we encourage interested instructors to submit new course ideas for future semesters. Please review our course offerings and ensure that new proposals are substantially different from classes we already offer. We take pride in the high quality of our instruction and the student-centered learning environment offered at the Art School.

Faculty Requirements:

• BA or MFA in studio art, art education, or relevant teaching subject.
• Minimum of two years’ experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in preferred medium or field.
• High level of personal motivation, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to nurture, encourage, and support the creativity of developing artists.

Additional considerations when hiring:

• Instructor’s personal work and reputation as an artist.
• Facility and materials requirements for new class proposals.
• Likelihood a proposed class will meet or exceed our average class enrollment.
• Relevance of a proposed class to the mission of The Contemporary Austin and the Art School.

Instructor Application and Class Proposal Submission
Please use the above link to attach your cover letter and resume. Applicants may also use the link to submit a new class proposal.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kelcie Tisher
Administrative Coordinator, The Contemporary Austin – Art School
ktisher@thecontemporaryaustin.org

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.