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About the Role

Teaching Artists plan and lead object-based lessons for K-12 students, drawing on best practices in gallery teaching to support students in making curricular connections through close looking, guided inquiry, and multimodal engagement. Lessons primarily take place at the museum from Wednesday through Friday, with occasional virtual or in-school programming on other days. Schedules are determined based on Teaching Artists’ availability and on school schedules.

Responsibilities

Develop, teach and document inquiry-based lessons for K-12 audiences that engage students in critical thinking and exploration of permanent collections and special exhibitions in the museum and/or classroom.
Submit all lesson plans, completed assessment tools, and other forms of documentation to School Programs staff after each lesson or partnership.
Commit to deadlines regarding first drafts and final drafts of lesson plans as determined with School Programs staff and classroom teachers.
Adhere to Museum protocols including but not limited to exhibition logistics and restrictions, interactions with school groups, administrative deadlines, lesson planning meetings, and feedback and review.
Uphold the Brooklyn Museum’s commitment to equity and inclusion through culturally responsive and socially just engagement with our diverse audiences and staff.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience designing and implementing object-based lessons for K-12 audiences in museums, schools, and/or virtually.
Knowledge of best practices in gallery teaching, including inquiry-based learning, youth development, and/or arts integration strategies.
Familiarity with New York City Department of Education learning standards.
Ability to commit at least 2 hours of teaching Monday-Friday each week from mid-October 2022 through June 2023.
Demonstrated reliability and responsiveness in all email, phone and in-person communication and administrative duties.
Ability to meet deadlines related, but not exclusive to, lesson planning, feedback, and other pedagogical responsibilities.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, and/or Spanish is highly sought.

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

Part-time
Temporary
Hybrid (three days on-site / two days remote)

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

BA or BFA in education, art, art history, history, literature, museum education or related field.

Salary/Compensations

$55.17/hour for teaching; $22.06/hour for planning time and training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
Employee Assistant Program
Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
Early access to Museum exhibitions
Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
40% discount for staff in Museum shops
20% discount at Museum café

About the Company

The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage.
Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.
Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change.
Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination.
Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.

Equal Opportunity

We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today.
We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.