Outreach Museum Educator

SUMMARY:
The Outreach Museum Educator develops and improves on educational programmes for Outreach Partners and fosters new potential relationships for the broader Outreach Programme which focuses particularly on school learners, youth and educators from at-risk communities.

POSITION INFO:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Foster relationships for Outreach and activate collections through public programming and educational material
• Education and public engagement through educational resources aimed at activating the permanent collections
• Conceptualize and conduct guided educational tours and facilitate school programmes and workshops
• Assist with development of educational materials in different formats, based on exhibitions and the permanent collection in partnership with the Senior Museum Educator
• Assist the Senior Museum Educator with scheduling of tours, outreach and educational planning on the Education Digital Calendar (in liaison with Concierge)
• Serve as liaison with partners, role players and stakeholders from educational institutions and community organizations, in alignment with the Senior Museum Educator
• Capture data related to Outreach Programme Partners, such as contact details, class lists, names and ages, indemnity information, and number of participants during sessions.
• Assist in compiling annual budgets for KickstART and other Outreach Programmes
• Assist in developing and establishing policies/procedures for implementation as applicable to all educational programmes
• Maintain systems and organisation in the educational workplace, e.g. through monthly stock-taking and general care of equipment and material. Ordering/buying art materials and resources for on-site stock, workshops and outreach
• Correspondence with Outreach Partners in careful alignment with the Senior Museum Educator.

KNOWLEDGE:

• A teaching qualification
• Knowledge of practical art teaching methodology
• Knowledge of design software, such as Adobe suite and/or Canva to compile and design educational materials
• Knowledge of art history and art theory
• Knowledge of contemporary culture from Africa and its Diaspora

SKILLS:

• Ability to achieve goals and results, prioritize work, solve problems independently, and work effectively under pressure
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans. isiXhosa will be an advantage
• Ability to write and design learning resource materials related to exhibitions/collections, for a variety of different audiences
• Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, email services and the internet, as well as a willingness to learn new computer skills as required
• Having worked with learners or adults with Special Educational Needs will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills, public speaking ability and the ability to impart knowledge in the context of a guided tour to learners, children, adults and teachers at various levels
• Work effectively with other museum staff, volunteers, and community members to create engaging tours and educational material

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a museum or gallery and an interest in the visual arts
• Experience in museum education
• Experience working with the National Curriculum Statement of South Africa and the CAPS curriculum in Visual Art and Design at GET and/or FET level or equivalent
• Experience working independently and being a self-starter

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 09h00 - 17h00, with availability to coordinate and run programs on public holidays, weekends, and during school holidays, as required.
Overtime shall not be paid.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 

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