Teaching Artist Early Learners

About the Role

ABOUT THE ROLE Teaching Artists play an important role in SAM’s mission to create inclusive and engaging art experiences that connect art to life through thematic, interactive hands-on workshops and art-making experiences.

FSLA STATUS: On-Call, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: SAM Education Division Contact

COMPENSATION: $57.20 per hour for instruction, and $26.00 per hour for planning and collaboration

• Design and facilitate art activities and lessons for early learners ages 3-5 in collaboration with SAM’s Education Division.
• Create displays, demos and visual aids to support designed art activity.
• Submit written lesson plans and materials lists for each art project to SAM coordinator for review by discussed deadlines.
• Attend scheduled planning meetings on-site at SAM’s three locations and virtually with SAM coordinator.
• Arrive on-site at least 1 hour before and after program start/end times to set-up and breakdown for each event.
• Maintain a welcoming environment that implements practices of equity and inclusion and facilitate art making experiences that is inclusive of different types of learners.
• Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques that engage young program participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required Qualifications
• Background in art education and visual art. Experience working with early learners and early childhood education.
• Active visual arts practice and knowledge of a variety of mediums preferred.
• Experience teaching in a classroom and diverse settings. Ability to transport materials between the Museum’s three locations and partner sites.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in English and at least one additional language (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated expertise with Google and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the internet.
• Able to work independently and in a team setting; ability to self-motivate.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines.
• Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and problem-prevention skills.
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work with co-workers, vendors, and volunteers professionally and tactfully.
• Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance.

Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do.

Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire.

SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

The needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor.

• Exposure:
  Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise.
• Stationary Work:
  Approximately 50% of time is spent stationary while working on a personal device. Balance of time (approximately 50%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.
• Communication:
  Clear and effective verbal and written…