Independent Art Educator

2 weeks ago

New Windsor, New York, United States Storm King Art Center Full time
Position Overview

Storm King Art Center is in search of Independent Art Educators to engage with K-12 student groups throughout the upcoming season. This role offers a distinctive chance for students to experience modern and contemporary art within a natural setting. Our inquiry-driven tours foster opportunities for multi-sensory and interdisciplinary learning.

As an Independent Art Educator, you will guide tours that promote close observation and create a secure and stimulating environment for students, teachers, and chaperones to collaboratively explore their thoughts and insights.

Storm King welcomes a diverse range of visitors as part of group engagements each season, providing numerous tours tailored to educational needs. School visits are particularly concentrated during specific peak periods.

We value the diversity of our educators and audiences, and it is essential for Independent Art Educators to embody Storm King's I:DEA principles of collaboration, mutual respect, and reciprocity in their interactions with students, educators, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate engaging, inquiry-based, thematic tours for K-12 school groups in the outdoor setting of Storm King Art Center.
  • Deliver tours that are adaptable to the specific needs and interests of each group while aligning with Storm King's educational objectives.
  • Design new routes to accommodate unique requests from visiting groups.
  • Participate in annual training sessions at Storm King Art Center and review resources to prepare for tours.
  • Contribute to program assessments by providing feedback on group visits to Storm King staff as needed.
  • Assist groups in connecting with Storm King staff to address practical onsite requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Understand the schedule of visiting groups to effectively guide them onsite as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience in an educational role within a museum environment.
  • Proven engagement with K-12 audiences.
  • Experience leading inquiry-based discussions or educational sessions.
  • Knowledge of modern and contemporary art.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to fostering inclusion and accessibility.
  • Ability to be flexible and responsive while prioritizing educational goals.
  • Capacity to work independently and adapt to challenges as they arise.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Visual Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Education, or a related field, or active artistic practice with a history of exhibitions.
  • Interest in or knowledge of landscape and ecology.
  • Fluency in Spanish or American Sign Language is advantageous.
  • CPR/Red Cross First Aid certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to navigate outdoor environments in various weather conditions across expansive grounds.
  • Capacity to remain outdoors for extended periods during school visits.
  • Ability to operate a two-way radio.
  • Frequent standing for prolonged durations.
  • Occasional lifting, bending, or stooping may be required.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

Storm King aims for a fully vaccinated workforce and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for medical and religious reasons in accordance with applicable laws.

Compensation:

The compensation for this freelance position is $75 per tour, in addition to $30 per hour for meetings and required training. This role does not include benefits beyond those mandated by law.

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