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Job Opportunity: Kent Project Museum Educator:Greater Philadelphia Cultural AllianceJob description:Kent Project Museum Educator
Date PostedJune 11, 2024 - 9:28am
Categories
Education
Education & Instruction,Museums,Visual Arts
Philadelphia County (PA)Pay Type:Hourly Rate Job Status: Part Time Minimum income/Hourly Rate: $150.00 Maximum income/Hourly Rate: $150.00
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsThe Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is currently seeking five Kent Project Museum Educatorsto join the team! On view starting July 18, 2024, Philadelphia Revealed , is an Exhibition of the Atwater Kent Collection by Drexel University , presented at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.ABOUT PAFA Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first school and museum of fine arts. Located in the center city of Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA offers several nondegree and certificate in studio art and art appreciation programs. PAFA's museum has an outstanding collection of American art, and the museum actively collects and exhibits contemporary art, including work in new media. Additionally, PAFA is home to the Brodsky Center, a print and papermaking center focused on the creation of innovative editions by contemporary artists. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Because we were the nation's first art museum and art school, we believe PAFA has a moral obligation to ensure that every member of our community can study and work in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have the additional obligation of ensuring that our community reflects that rich tapestry of beauty and diversity that surrounds our world. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts, cultural and educational sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. PAFA is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. PAFA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to work in our pluralistic community POSITION: Kent Project Museum Educator The Kent Project Museum Educator leads and designs custom tours and workshopscombining skills in the exhibitions' content with excellent museum education skills. The Kent Project Museum Educator leads group tours engaging participants with special exhibitions, explaining their content and historical context and guiding visitors through the journey of discovery and interpretation. Tours are located on inquiry learning and engage visitors with the objects in the exhibitions with emphasis on the development of visual thinking strategies (VTS) and utilization of age-appropriate academic concepts in discussion. This is a part-time, temporary position at PAFA through December 1, 2024. Individuals selected for this function must be available for exhibition specific training, and atleast two weekdays (Monday-Friday, 9:30am-1pm) per work week. Essential tasks and Job responsibilities: » Lgain the exhibition content to ensure high level skills in the topics defined by the exhibitions. » Develop exhibition-specific tours and activities focusing on visual literacy and 21st century skills. » Facilitate gallery tours and activities in the museum, meeting the goals and standards of the museum education. » Participate in creation of virtual gallery spotlight talks and enrichment activities as needed. » Some programs/events may occur on evenings and weekends. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION -Philadelphia Revealed: UNPACKING THE ATTIC Philadelphia Revealed, an Exhibition of the Atwater Kent Collection byDrexel University, presented at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts,is an exhibition, a podcast, and a platform for anyone to add their story to Philadelphia history.Inspiring pride in our great city, this major exhibition reflects 350 years of Philly history. Through an interactive display of over 600 authentic objects,visitors can find and add their own stories to the archives. They can hear other Philadelphians' stories throughThe Philadelphia Revealed Podcast, produced by WHYY. Philadelphia history is still being told; Philadelphia Revealed aims to find out what these objects mean to all of us. Appropriate qualifications: Preferred qualified candidates should be experts in history, art history, or specific related subjects related to the respective exhibitions. They also must have practice in education or an educational setting, have great public speaking skills, a positive attitude, and the capability to work collaboratively with PAFA community members, children and adults of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Training for VTS and inquiry-located museum learning is provided, specific exhibition content training will also be provided. » Bachelor's degree in the visual arts, humanities, education, and/or related areas » 2-4 years' practice teaching children/youth (preferably in the classroom or other educational setting) » 1-2 years of adult education practice is highly desirable. » Art making skills are a plus but not required. » Strong communication skills, flexibility and problem-solving skills » practice in teaching on virtual platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom, teams, etc.), familiarity with CANVAS or other virtual Learning Management systems is a plus. Working with Minors Background checks, including Child Abuse Clearances and FBI Clearances, are required for all PAFA staff working with minors, as well as the completion of mandatory virtual staff training sessions through Vector Solutions. candidates with valid Child Abuse History Clearances will have priority. Additional background checks may be required and will be administered by PAFA. Education Level: Bachelors degree To Apply: candidates can apply for this position by clicking the link below: APPLY NOW! Kent Project Museum Educator *Due to the amount of potential candidates, we do not respond to voice calls or messages about the status of your application. located on the criteria for the position, the most qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Thank you for your interest in PAFA. Skills:
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