School Programs Assistant

Description

Position: School Programs Assistant

Reports to: Manager of School and Teacher Programs

Classification: Non-Exempt, Part Time

Schedule: 7 hours per day, 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 School Programs Assistant works closely with the Manager of School and Teacher Programs, Education Coordinator for Family and School Programs and Gallery Educators to provide administrative and creative support for K-12 school programs. The position schedules school tours and teaches engaging educational programs for K-12 school audiences in the museum galleries and offsite for select school partnerships.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Inputs and maintains K-12 school tour calendar, scheduling spreadsheet, and request forms.
• Responds to all school tour requests (self-guided, docent guided, DMAzing tour, higher education) made in Microsoft forms.
• Corresponds with teachers by email and/or phone as needed when requested dates are not available or need to be rescheduled.
• Creates and tracks tour invoices in PayPal.
• Manages confirmation emails and invoices.
• Communicates with the Education Coordinator for Family and School Programs on docent scheduling needs and special requests.
• Maintains tour and school partnership program statistics and records onsite school program evaluations.
• 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.
• Attends initial week-long training session, bi-weekly educator meetings, and weekly school tours meetings as well as additional educational events provided by the Museum.
• Assists school programming for students with disabilities, including tours at the Museum and Special Education Art Workshop programs as needed.
• Supports Family, Youth and School events and programming including Family Festival, Spring Break, Wee Wednesday, and Travis Takeover as needed.
• Gives tours for K-12, family, college, and adult groups as needed.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification:  

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years’ experience working in a museum education setting, including experience working with community outreach, partnership programs, or classroom teachers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Ability to stay organized, handle complex administrative processes, and manage multiple priorities with interruptions.
• 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.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, empathy, a high level of emotional intelligence, and conducts self in a professional manner.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite required.
• 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.