STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: VP of Learning and Public Programs

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, California is the only museum in

the western United States that exclusively features contemporary Latin American and Latino

art.

MISSION

The Museum of Latin American Art expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and

contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its collection, ground-breaking

exhibitions, stimulating educational programs and engaging cultural events.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Education and Interpretation Division is a deadline-driven, fast-paced department which

provides educational and cultural resources to local educators and the community. The

responsibility of the Museum Teaching Artist is to educate, empower, and guide students

through a variety of subject matters with hands-on art activities and meaningful, age-

appropriate discussion. This includes integrating curriculum standards to the activities and

programs offered by MOLAA’s APRENDE program, and in conjunction with themes of the

MOLAA Museum exhibits with a focus on pedagogical strategies such as STEAM, VTS, and

Growth Mindset. The MOLAA Museum Teaching Artist will primarily assisting with MOLAA’s

APRENDE Workshop and Tour Program which runs Tuesday through Friday from 10AM to 3PM

and some Sundays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, prepare, organize curricula and materials for education art activities for K-12

• Help develop concise curriculum and program material for internal and external

• Ability to lead a variety of cultural art projects to children participating in the Museum’s

• Lead students through MOLAA galleries for participation in gallery talks and art projects.
• Prepare lesson plans supported by common core and California State Content standards.
• Select instructive and operational supplies for courses (Summer Camps, weekend Corner

Garden Workshops).

• Enjoy working with children, teenagers, and adults.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

PUBLIC PROGRAMS & EVENTS:

• Assist in designing and managing monthly public programs, family festivals, annual Day

of the Dead programming and an annual summer art camp.

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• Identify and collaborate with artists, speakers, scholars, performers, vendors,

community members, organizations and partners.

• Coordinate with the Content and Program Coordinator, Facilities, and other departments

• Supervise set-up and take-down of events produced as part of the Education Programming.
• Work with Volunteer Engagement Manager to schedule volunteers needed for events.
• Assist in developing MOLAA’s Evening for Educators activities and collateral.
• Coordinate a creative team of artists in the conceptualization and delivery of innovative

programs for student and teacher audiences.

• Cultivate professional relationships and partnerships with relevant institutions and

ADMINISTRATION & COLLABORATION:

• Assist with planning and executing interpretive program goals and outcomes as

stated in strategic plan and grants; assist in tracking progress of programs and

goals.

• Process expenditure requests, draft contracts, maintain calendars, file

confidential documents and sensitive information, track expenses to budget

and maintain supply inventory for programs, events, art studio and office.

• Work collaboratively with other departments in developing activities and

executing interdepartmental projects.

• Assist the Volunteer Engagement Manager in supervising volunteers and high

school and university interns, and occasionally participate in off-site outreach to

local schools and organizations in promoting programs and exhibitions, as

needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years’ experience in planning and organizing educational programs required.

• Experienced in working with school-aged youth as well as with community

partners (educators, administrators, parents, artists, etc.).

• Experience in planning and executing educational and cultural programs.
• Knowledge of and experience designing lesson plans K-12.

• Familiarity with art making processes and materials, knowledge of

contemporary art practice, and familiarity with Latin American culture is

preferred.

• Computer literacy required.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required; ideal candidate will

have a collaborative spirit and initiative to achieve goals.

• Outstanding follow-up and communication skills are a must.
• Must be deadline-driven and goal-oriented.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, creative and organized.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.

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DESIRED QUALITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred (fine art, education, art history, studio art,

etc.)

• Experience in a museum or gallery setting highly desirable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand and walk around for extended periods of time, especially during events
• Ability to sit in front of computer monitor for extended periods as necessary
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License, automobile insurance and access to a

vehicle.

• MOLAA is an equal opportunity employer.

Application requirements:

• A one page cover letter explaining your approach to teaching the arts and/or the

• Resumé(s) demonstrating your experience and training as both an artist and as a

• Sample art lesson plan (can be for any grade level) K-12.

• Send all materials to Jobs@molaa.org

Rev. May 2022

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