School Programs Teaching Artist Museum overview The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do. We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here. About the role The mission of the School Programs Department is to foster critical thinking skills and build paths to creating empathetic communities that enhance learners’ understanding of themselves, others and the world. Teaching Artists plan and lead object-based lessons for K-12 students, drawing on best practices in gallery teaching to support students in making curricular connections through close looking, guided inquiry, and multimodal engagement. Lessons primarily take place at the museum from Wednesday through Friday, with occasional virtual or in-school programming on other days. Schedules are determined based on Teaching Artists’ availability and on school schedules. School Programs Managers collaborate with Teaching Artists to ensure that our programs provide learners with fun and rigorous explorations of the collections, curricular content and the museum. Please see below with regards to responsibilities, compensation and some additional information. Responsibilities:
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Starting date: Fall (September) 2026 Department: Education, School Programs Salary: $55.17/hour for teaching; $22.06/hour for planning time and training. Hours are budgeted for each teaching assignment (limited). Reports to: School Programs Managers Position type: Part-time, Temporary Union status: UAW Local 2110 FLSA status: Non-exempt Schedule: Select hours Tuesday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with most sessions scheduled Wednesday through Friday during open hours. Benefit Offerings The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
Apply Today We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York |
| Website | https://www.brooklynmuseum.org |
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