Seasonal Museum Educator, School Programs (Fall)

Job Description:

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here: make the most of this moment.

• →Plan and deliver explorations of art in galleries (on average 80% of the time), classrooms, offsite locations, and through virtual platforms, prioritizing student-centered learning. This includes, and is not limited to, tours and art-making workshops.
• →Collaborate in the planning, programming, and execution of school and teacher events, ensuring alignment with educational goals and participant needs.
• →Attend and actively engage in training sessions and cohort meetings to build skills, share insights, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
• →Building meaningful relationships among students, teachers, and administrators to create exceptional and impactful experiences.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in K-12 education, museum pedagogy, and arts-based learning.
• Experience in designing and implementing innovative educational programs.
• Proven ability to build relationships with educators, administrators, and community partners.
• Preference given to those with teaching licensure.

• Bachelor’s degree in art education, art history, studio art, education, museum studies, or equivalent degree/experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of American art history required; knowledge of art, architecture, nature, and wellness is preferred
• Proficient in designing and facilitating interactive learning experiences, ensuring engagement, collaboration, and meaningful participation.
• Expertise in museum education theory, STEAM learning strategies, and student-centered teaching practices
• Minimum of three years’ experience teaching a range of ages in school or community setting
• Three years’ experience in leading tours, facilitating programs or public speaking.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility and creativity.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a talent for public speaking and leading interactive sessions.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in dynamic situations, demonstrating initiative and a collaborative mindset.
• Technological proficiency with virtual engagement platforms, content creation tools, and digital learning environments.
• Fluency in additional languages is desirable but not required.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: In the work environments described below, position requires utilizing a computer and telephone for prolonged periods of time, interpersonal and written conversation with others, and transporting (up to 20 lbs.). Regularly, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel independently regionally and in communities served. In the work environment described below, position requires working at a desk and utilizing a computer and a telephone, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching, standing and sitting in the ability to move around galleries, the classrooms, and throughout the museum, including travel on the outdoor trails. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

• Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum galleries, art studios, schools, outdoors on the trails, and in communities served. Some evening and weekend hours are required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the Museum work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be reviewed and evaluated in the case of exhibitions exceeding noise levels. Some overnight travel may be necessary.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.