K-5 Art Educator
May 19th, 2008- Paid Position
- The Education and Outreach Division of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking a highly motivated teacher to teach art and develop curriculum for children K-grade 5. Actual teaching time in the classroom is 10 hours per week with an additional 5 hours to prepare materials, maintain studio, and assist the Youth Manager as needed. Responsible for incorporating into each lesson the museum’s collections, VA SOLs, sound research and appropriate cognitive and developmental levels/needs of students. Maintains good rapport with public school teachers, volunteers and museum staff. Participates in the evaluation and effectiveness of the program and implements change. Interested applicants must be available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and flexible to work an occasional Tuesday or Saturday for a few hours. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree from college or university in elementary art education or elementary education required. Some teaching experience in a classroom setting required. Knowledge of museum programs and art history preferred. Must be organized, enthusiastic, and flexible, have excellent teaching skills and be able to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals. A security background check is required. This position is for a 12-month period, July 2008–June 2009 with a start date of July 21, 2008. Hiring range is $10-$14/hr for an avg of 15 hrs/wk. This position does not include benefits
- To apply, log onto the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment System at http://jobs.virginia.gov and submit your application, letter of intent and resume no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2008. Please contact the HR office at 804.340.1485 if you need assistance. EOE/AA
- Randy Webne Manager of Human Resources Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (804) 340-1489