Gallery Teacher, Family Programs Job at Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

How You Will Contribute

Gallery Teachers are energetic educators who will teach for the duration of school year programming. Gallery Teachers teach children 3-10 years old and their families on gallery tours, with occasional opportunities to research and prepare lesson plans in consultation with the Coordinator of Family Programs. When not teaching, Gallery Teachers will help facilitate artmaking in the Art Kids Studio. This position requires a weekly weekend shift.

Gallery Teachers will lead tours that emphasize participatory and hands-on experiences that make meaningful connections to the PMA collection and temporary exhibitions, Teachers will research artists and artworks to create in-gallery experience that centers creativity, inquiry, and play. Teachers will create inclusive tours that incorporate DEIA best practices in their lesson planning and teaching. As part of the Family Programs team, they will participate in ongoing professional development in their teaching practice.

Specifically, you will:

 
  • Teach gallery tours designed for children with an emphasis on participatory experiences that make connections to the PMA collection and temporary exhibitions
  • Attend and actively participate in scheduled trainings
  • Thoroughly prepare lesson plans and additional materials in advance of tours following submission guidelines
  • Attend a monthly meeting
  • Collaborate in designing curricula
  • Prepare teaching materials
  • Support administrative responsibilities associated with tours and track attendance
  • Set up learning environments
  • Welcome visitors to public programs, including children and their grownups, and encourage participation
  • Introduce and facilitate art making activities, designed by Family Programs staff
  • Maintain programming space—keep it tidy, organized, and follow the systems and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Your background and experience include:

 
  • Experience teaching (teaching in a museum setting desired, but not required)
  • Familiarity with art making materials
  • Experience working with children in formal or informal settings
  • Excellent judgment and customer services skills (we welcome a background in retail, hospitality, and dining)
  • Ability to work in a team environment

Position and Compensation Details

 
  • The hourly rate for this position is $25.00/hr.
  • This position is Part-Time, Non-Exempt, and 10-20 hours per week.
  • This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
  • This position reports to the Manager of Family Programs.
  • This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.
  • This position is a term position, beginning June 30, 2025 and ending August 30, 2026.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
  • Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting required.

Institutional Requirements

 
  • Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum, and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
  • Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
  • Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

 
  • Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
  • Discounted guest tickets for admission
  • Discounts on gift memberships
  • Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
  • Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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