The Museum of Modern Art
\nStudio Teaching Apprenticeship Program
\nJune 2012-April 2013<\/p>\n
MoMA\u2019s Studio Teaching Apprenticeship Program provides emerging museum and arts
\neducators with a paid opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience and mentorship with
\nveteran teaching artists and museum education staff. Teaching Apprentices work as assistants
\nwithin MoMA\u2019s teen art program, In the Making. In the Making provides free six- to ten-week
\nart classes for NYC teens that explore modern and contemporary art through an investigation
\nof various art-making techniques. Students have the opportunity to discuss artworks in MoMA\u2019s
\ncollection, meet practicing artists and curators, visit NYC cultural organizations, collaborate with
\nother NYC teens on studio activities, and create self-directed works of art. Emphasis is placed on
\nexperimentation, discussion, and engagement with social issues relevant to youth participants.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\n– Assist the Lead Educator with teaching and management of one six-week summer class,
\none ten-week fall class, and one ten-week spring class.
\no Summer classes meet from either 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 2:00-5:00 p.m. every
\nTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from July 5th through August 12th
\no Fall classes meet from 4:00-6:30 p.m. on either Tuesdays or Thursdays from early
\nOctober through mid-December
\no Spring classes meet from 4:00-6:30 p.m. on either Tuesday or Thursdays from
\nearly February through mid-May.
\n– Duties may include setting up projects, working closely with students on various
\nstudio projects, documenting the class, assisting with the final exhibit, facilitating
\ngroup discussions connected to MoMA\u2019s Collections, assisting with some curriculum
\ndevelopment, maintaining supply lists and cleanup, working closely with Museum
\neducators, and participating in field trips.
\n– Manage Open Studio sessions when students work independently on projects
\no Summer: Select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m. July
\n14-August 11\u2014weekly schedule varies
\no Fall\/Spring: Mondays from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
\n– Attend educator training sessions with MoMA Education staff
\no Summer: short training in late June, dates TBD
\no Fall\/Spring: one-day training prior to each semester plus bi-weekly reflection
\nmeetings on select Fridays from 2-3:30 p.m.
\n– Additional responsibilities, based upon the interests and previous experience of the
\nTeaching Apprentices, may include the following:
\no Creating short videos documenting student work
\no Contributing to social networking strategies
\no T-shirt design and printing
\no Conducting primary research about the benefits of teen art programs<\/p>\n
Additional Benefits: In addition to actual teaching responsibilities, Teaching Apprentices
\nare offered supplemental training opportunities throughout the year to introduce museum<\/p>\n
education strategies. These may include the following:
\n– Opportunity to assist with other MoMA Education programs, including Community and
\nAccess Programs, Family Programs, and Public Programs.
\n– Possible opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant for one of MoMA\u2019s Adult Courses.
\n– Opportunity to learn about museum\/youth program administration.
\n– Visits with other museum education departments across New York City.
\n– Special curatorial tours of MoMA exhibitions.<\/p>\n
Eligibility: Ideal candidates should hold a B.A. of B.F.A. in Art, Art Education, Museum Education
\nor a related field. Applicants should have an interest in Museum Education and\/or studio
\nart education with a strong desire to work with teen audiences. Applicants should have a
\ncommitment to developing a career in the arts and have a demonstrated artistic practice.<\/p>\n
A stipend of $6500 will be provided.<\/p>\n
To apply: Please send a resume along with a cover letter that addresses the following points via
\nemail with the subject heading \u201cApprentice Educator Applicant\u201d to Calder_Zwicky@moma.org by
\nMay 4th, 2012.<\/p>\n
The following must be included in the cover letter:
\n1) How does the Teaching Apprentice Position with MoMA\u2019s Teen Programs fit into your personal
\nand professional goals?
\n2) Describe what role you think museums and the arts can play in the lives of teens.
\n3) What art forms, materials, or methods are you most drawn to, and why?
\n4) If applicable, please include 2-3 digital images of sample artwork and a list of any exhibitions
\nwhere the candidate\u2019s work has been exhibited.<\/p>\n
The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for
\nemployment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status,
\nsexual orientation or political affiliation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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