Teaching Artist — Museum Education & Cultural Programs

El Museo del Barrio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity values

Job summary

El Museo del Barrio in New York seeks a Teaching Artist to co-develop and facilitate learning experiences tied to exhibitions and the museum mission. You will lead gallery discussions, hands-on artmaking, and support educational activities for diverse audiences.

This part-time, non-exempt role involves preparing materials, assisting with program operations, and contributing to curriculum development in a dynamic, culturally rich setting on Museum Mile.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in museums, classrooms, or community settings.
• Experience working with a variety of art mediums and facilitating hands-on artmaking.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to engage diverse audiences across age groups.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate gallery-based discussions and hands-on artmaking experiences for K-12 students, educators, families, and adults.
• Lead programs across formats, including group visits, off-site partnerships, public programs, and outreach.
• Guide participants in exploring artistic ideas through conversation and practice, using varied materials.

Skills

Teaching in museums

Art materials

Facilitation skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Experience preferred (education roles)

Job description

El Museo del Barrio in New York seeks a Teaching Artist to co-develop and facilitate learning experiences tied to exhibitions and the museum mission. You will lead gallery discussions, hands-on artmaking, and support educational activities for diverse audiences.

This part-time, non-exempt role involves preparing materials, assisting with program operations, and contributing to curriculum development in a dynamic, culturally rich setting on Museum Mile.