Bilingual Learning Specialist

Job Posting

Bilingual Learning Specialist

Reports to: Education Programs Manager                            Schedule: Full-time, Non-Exempt, 30 hours/week

This individual serves as the bilingual learning specialist for The Contemporary Austin’s educational and community programming for K-12 students, youth, and multigenerational learners. This position is responsible for the creation and translation of materials for Spanish- and English-speaking audiences in alignment with best practices for multilingual pedagogies. Working closely with the Education Programs Manager, this individual will play a key role in leading programming for K-12 audiences with bilingual support needs and developing strategies for bilingual facilitation of art-integrated curriculum in K-12 classrooms and tours for exhibitions at TCA’s downtown galleries (The Jones Center) and 12-acre sculpture garden (Laguna Gloria). This position also collaborates closely with our Family & Community Programs to provide guidance in the translation of interpretive content and accessibility considerations for multigenerational audiences.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop bilingual teaching and interpretive strategies for Spanish- and English-speaking K-12 audiences 


• Lead and facilitate bilingual programming for K-12 audiences 


• Translate curriculum, lesson plans, and interpretive materials for all educational and community programming for K-12 students, youth, and multigenerational learners 


• Collaborate on the development of interpretive content and accessibility considerations with respect to Spanish and bilingual language needs to enhance overall visitor experiences 


• Maintain awareness of and implement best practices related to bilingual education, multilingual pedagogies, English language learning, English as a second language, Dual Language curriculum, and other related fields and strategies 

Qualifications:

• Full fluency in both Spanish and English , both written and verbal
  


• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  


• Strong interpersonal skills
  


• Familiarity with Spanish-speaking and bilingual educational environments
  


• High comfort level working with children required
  


• Able to work well both collaboratively and independently
  


• Able to intake, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks efficiently and on deadline
  


• 
  Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  


• Bachelor’s degree required 


• Strong background in art history, art education, and/or contemporary art  


• Previous experience working with children in a formal and/or informal educational setting preferred 


• Experience developing and implementing curriculum and pedagogy preferred 


• Previous experience in a nonprofit and/or cultural institution preferred 


• Previous experience with project coordination preferred 

How to Apply: 

Submit cover letter and resume at this link. Thank you for your interest in The Contemporary Austin and please keep an eye on our careers page for current opportunities.

Our Mission
We invite you to discover contemporary art in settings that provoke thought and joy. Our programs join art with place in a pursuit of a deeper experience, a bigger conversation, and a closer community.

Our Vision
We believe in the capacity of art to transform lives. We dream of a future where more eyes, ears, hearts and minds are opened by contemporary art in all of its forms.

Our Values

Extending the Welcome – We want every person to feel like they belong here. Our invitation is completely open and inclusive.

Always Caring - We know that details matter. We care deeply about the quality of our work and about the experiences of our guests, the artists we collaborate with, our staff, and all those we have yet to meet.

Socially Mindful - We believe that contemporary art is a way for people to connect their personal experiences with the broader social and cultural dialogues of our place and time.

Staying Curious - We observe closely, listen intently, and inquire sincerely because we have a boundless fascination with people, art and ideas.

Making Progress - We always want to be better—to inspire more deeply, to engage more openly, and to serve more joyfully. We are mindful of feedback and committed to ongoing reflection and iteration.

Being Here - A place can transform your experience of art, and art can transform your experience of a place. We activate our downtown exhibition space and our lakeside sculpture park in imaginative ways to serve Austin.

Trying New Things - We believe in the importance of experimentation, play, and the surprise that often results from trying something new. We know that progress comes through both bravery and vulnerability.

About The Contemporary Austin 

As Austin’s only museum focused on contemporary artists and their work, The Contemporary Austin offers exhibitions, educational opportunities, and events that start conversations and fuel the city’s creative spirit. Known for artist-centric projects and collaborations, The Contemporary invites exploration at both its urban and natural settings—downtown at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue, lakeside at the Laguna Gloria campus (including the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, the Art School, and the historic Driscoll Villa), and around Austin through the Museum Without Walls program. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA)

The Contemporary Austin values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and we seek to model these values in our hiring and engagement practices for all our artistic and educational programs. We welcome applications by BIPOC candidates as well as individuals who bring new perspectives in a host of ways. It is the policy of The Contemporary Austin not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status and to take action to ensure that those seeking to do business with the Contemporary are treated fairly. The Contemporary Austin aims to create a safe, welcoming working environment and doesn’t tolerate discrimination of any kind.  The organization is currently pursuing a multi-year DEIA effort and seeks individuals who share our commitment to this work.