Studio Teacher / Community Arts Center

The Cleveland Museum of Art; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free admission

Guest admission discount

Free admission for children

Class registration discounts

Store discount 20%

Restaurant discount 25%

Magazine subscription

Free parking

Admissions to other cultural sites

Descripción de la vacante

The Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a Studio Teacher to support community arts programming at the Community Arts Center and Studio Go mobile studio. The role partners with CMA’s signature events and school programs, helping engage audiences of all ages in art-making and education.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, preparing spaces, and maintaining supplies, with a focus on inclusive, engaging programming. Strong teamwork and reliable transportation are required.

Formación

• Experience in studio art and education, with ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and facilitate program activities, providing instructional support and feedback to participants.
• Understand connections between programs and CMA collection.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and materials for all studio programs and events.
• Interact with visitors in a friendly, respectful manner and anticipate needs.

Conocimientos

Studio art experience

Art education

Diversity engagement

Instructional support

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Woodworking tools

Descripción del empleo

The Studio Teacher will have the opportunity to assist in several areas of Community Arts: Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and Community Arts signature programs and events. Based at the Cleveland Museum of Arts Community Arts Center, this Studio Teacher position will support all community arts studio-based programming. Programs include Studio Go, our mobile arts studio; open studios, workshops, and school programs at the Community Arts Center; signature events such as Parade the Circle, Chalk Festival and related programming across the CMA. This role supports the museum’s strategic priorities of engaging audiences of all ages in collection-based arts experiences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and plan program activities by engaging, encouraging, and providing clear instructional support and personalized feedback for participating children, families, and adults.
• Understand each community arts program and its connections with the Community Arts Center and CMA’s collection.
• Assist with preparation, set up and cleanup for all studio programs at Community Arts Center, for Studio Go and other outreach events, and for community arts signature programs.
• Communicate and interact with visitors in a friendly, respectful manner.
• Anticipate needs as they arise, taking initiative.
• Maintain and organize studio and activity spaces, storage areas, supplies and resources.
• Tally the number of participants to help track program reach.
• Engage participants in satisfaction surveys during classes as assigned and when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the woodshop with constructing and assembling structures and materials that support Studio Go programming.
• Develop creative art activities that are inclusive, engaging, and adaptable for participants of all ages and abilities.
• Maintain, organize, and monitor art supply inventory to ensure materials are readily available for programming.
• Order and replenish supplies as needed to support Studio Go’s ongoing programs and activities.

Requirements and Key Competencies

Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience in studio art and art education, with the ability to working effectively with a diverse, multigenerational audience. University students enrolled in studio, art history, or art education programs are encouraged to apply.

Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with others in a team environment.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Must be able to work Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday, and weekday times as needed.

Valid driver’s license with a clean, reliable driving record.

Comfortable and willing to drive Studio Go’s Sprinter cargo van for transporting art materials, supplies, and equipment.

Basic woodworking and general woodshop skills preferred.

Comfortable using common hand and power tools.

Able to safely load, unload, and transport materials as needed.

Part time / 20 hours week

Hourly rate: $18.00

Part-time Benefits include:

• Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
• 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
• Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
• Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
• 20% discount in the museum store
• 25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
• Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
• Free Garage Parking
• Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.

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