Lead Educator: Creative Spaces & Family Art Programs

The Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking an Educator to join the Creative Spaces team in the Ryan Learning Center. The role focuses on designing, facilitating, and evaluating artmaking programs, with leadership across shifts in the Art Exchange and support for rotating seasonal projects.

You will collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver welcoming, inclusive programs for families and multigenerational audiences, while maintaining installations and coordinating resources.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working with students, children, or families; adult professional development; and/or in museums or informal education settings preferred.
• Knowledge of early learning and curriculum design for drop-in, multigenerational programs; understanding of informal education trends and evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, shift priorities, and work as part of a team.
• Experience leading team workflows to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Familiarity with family-friendly artmaking materials and tools.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Lead facilitator 2-3 shifts per week; back-up facilitator 1-2 shifts per week, in the Art Exchange.
• Contributes to research, concepting, design, and coordination of the Artist Studio, rotating seasonally.
• Co-develops family-friendly artmaking, performances, and engagements for Family Day and large events.
• Supports maintenance and coordination for Ryan Learning Center installations and galleries.
• Oversees daily maintenance, inventory, and supplies for Art Exchange and related spaces.
• Assigns facilitators and volunteers for inventory, prep, and storage for Art Exchange and events.
• Contributes to training and coaching volunteers, interns, and staff.
• Manages supply inventory and orders for materials and cleaning products.
• Leads artmaking engagements during events and programs.
• Provides administrative, coordination, and evaluation support across Creative Spaces.

Skills

Facilitation

Team leadership

Curriculum design

Communication

Organization

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Remote work tools

Job description

The Art Institute of Chicago is seeking an Educator to join the Creative Spaces team in the Ryan Learning Center. The role focuses on designing, facilitating, and evaluating artmaking programs, with leadership across shifts in the Art Exchange and support for rotating seasonal projects.

You will collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver welcoming, inclusive programs for families and multigenerational audiences, while maintaining installations and coordinating resources.