Gallery Educator

Description

Position: Gallery Educator 

Reports to: Manager of School and Teacher Programs 

Classification: Non-Exempt, Part Time

Schedule: 15-20 hours per week; Tuesday – Friday

Pay Rate: $25/hour

Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive. 

The DMA will: 

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate. 
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art. 
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity. 

Scope of the Position: 

The Gallery Educator works closely with the Manager of School and Teacher Programs and other Gallery Educators to facilitate engaging educational programs for K-12 school audiences. The role includes developing and leading interactive learning experiences at the Museum and in Dallas ISD classrooms, specifically focusing on the DMA’s multi-visit school partnerships with middle school students and Special Education programming.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches monthly partnership programs with Dallas ISD middle schools, onsite at the museum and offsite at partnership schools. 
• Assists in the development and writing of teaching and educational materials for K-12 school tours.
• Assists with school programming for students with disabilities, including tours at the Museum and Special Education Art Workshops at schools.
• Organizes and assists in preparing educational and evaluation materials for school tour and school partnership programs.
• Prepares self-guided My DMA-zing tours, greeting and directing school groups.
• Manages resources for the K-12 school tour programs, including organizing supplies, prepping materials, and maintaining up-to-date material inventory.
• Attends initial week-long training session and bi-weekly educator training as well as additional educational events provided by the Museum.
• Supports Family, Youth and School events and programming including Family Festival, Spring Break, Wee Wednesday, Travis Takeover as needed.
• Gives tours for K-12, family, college, and adult groups as needed, including leading unscheduled and last-minute tours. 
• Be an ambassador for the Museum, to students, teachers, and museum visitors.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification:   

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• 1-2 years’ teaching experience with children in a museum, classroom, or informal setting. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Knowledge of learning styles, educational philosophy, teaching strategies and multidisciplinary approaches in developing educational programming.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently, take initiative and problem solve.
• Ability to provide front-line customer service skills to a variety of stakeholders in fluid or challenging situations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, working effectively and efficiently under pressure with interruptions.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite required.
• Excellent written, organizational, interpersonal and speaking skills.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, empathy, a high level of emotional intelligence and conducts self in professional manner.
• A valid driver’s license is required. Must be comfortable driving a minivan on highways in traffic.
• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Our Core Values 

• Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical.
• Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.
• Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.
• Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.
• Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.
• Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.
• Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity 

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity 

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion 

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE 

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.