Gallery Educator

Gallery Educator (Temporary, Part-Time)Education & Public ProgramsReporting to the Manager, Gallery Learning, the Gallery Educator facilitates object-based, interactive tours for K-12 students who visit the museum using objects from LACMA's collection as part of Gallery Learning.This is a temporary, part-time position (up to 29 hours per week).Responsibilities:* Facilitates student discussion and object analysis based on LACMA's collections of art or special exhibitions in a gallery environment using aligned curriculum, inquiry-based discussion strategies and hands-on activities.* Maintains familiarity with the Museum's collection of art and special exhibitions.* Welcomes, engages, liaises, and orients students and teachers.* Assists the Gallery Learning School Tour Coordinator in preparing and maintaining the inventory of materials and supplies for K-12 guided tours.* Promotes NexGenLA to students, teachers, and chaperones who participate in the school tour program and live in Los Angeles County.* Attends meetings and trainings, as needed.* Facilitates visitor engagement for self-guided school tours.* Maintains regular and reliable attendance.* Other duties as assigned within LACMA's Education and Public Programs department.Benefits:* The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $21.15, subject to change.Qualifications:* An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Art History, Art Education, or Studio Art, and at least one year of teaching experience preferred. A combination of related education, training, and teaching experience will be accepted.* Experience with digital platforms such as Zoom, Google Meets, Google Docs, and Google Slides* Fluency in a second language, such as Spanish, is preferred but not required.* Ability and willingness to work flexible hours* Strong, effective, and demonstrable written and oral communications, relationship-building, and presentation skills.