[cid:image003.jpg@01D20504.A6FB97C0] JOB POSTING Position: Art After School Teaching Artist Reports to: Educator for Youth Learning Department: Youth Programs Position Type: Part-Time/Seasonal (Approx. 7-13 hours/week; October-June) Salary: $20/hour About Tacoma Art Museum Tacoma Art Museum is a public-spirited institution that champions a dynamic and responsive approach to exhibitions. The museum's passionate staff are driven by the mission of connecting people through art, empowering visitors to create meaning with artworks through innovative interpretation and programs. Named by USA Today as one of the "Top 10 Great Places to See Art in Smaller Cities," the museum has developed a reputation for presenting art in a thought-provoking yet accessible manner with a strong commitment to Northwest art. Founded in 1935, TAM has strong roots in the community. Along with five other museums and neighboring University of Washington at Tacoma, TAM anchors Tacoma's lively downtown core. The 16,000 square foot, $15.5 million Haub Family Galleries addition, which opened in November 2014, doubled TAM's gallery space and further connects the museum with the heart of Tacoma along Pacific Avenue. The award-winning architect Tom Kundig of Seattle-based Olson Kundig designed the expansion. The new galleries house the Haub Family Collection of Western American Art, a collection of 295 works that has established TAM as the only major museum of Western American art of this caliber in the region. The collection enables the museum to fully explore the art history of the West and its influence on Northwestern art, while integrating the western and Northwest collections. TAM recently announced a gift of 225 works of art bequeathed by Becky and Jack Benaroya, along with $14 million for care of the collection, an endowed curatorial position, and a new wing to showcase the works. TAM anticipates that the 7,390 square foot addition, to be designed by Tom Kundig, will open in fall, 2018. The Benaroya collection includes approximately 150 works of exceptional studio art glass along with important paintings and sculptures by renowned regional artists. About Tacoma Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Tacoma is a city that has always marched to the beat of its own drum. Close enough to Seattle to take advantage of everything a major metropolis offers Tacoma is a distinctly unique and actively engaged community with a clear love of the arts. In Tacoma, you'll be part of a vibrant, creative community of emerging writers, artists and musicians, passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners who make up Tacoma's colorful commercial landscape. Diverse individuals and families of all ages and interests continue to invest in Tacoma for its charming historic neighborhoods, schools, parks, waterfront, and amenities. You'll find the beaches and forests of Puget Sound ideal to bike, run, hike, and paddle - including the nearby Mount Rainier. Tacoma is home to a growing restaurant and pub scene that's made national press. The thriving museum district lines Tacoma's downtown core and showcases some of the nation's best collections and artwork. Tacoma is a great place to call home. Summary of Position TAM seeks Art After School Teaching Artists who are dependable and mission-driven with a positive attitude. They will report to and collaborate with the Educator for Youth Learning to facilitate Art After School curriculum. This includes teaching sequential, weekly art programs at partner organizations, and empower youth to discover their creative potential. Art After School brings art education directly into the lives of marginalized youth in their community centers and schools. It embodies TAM's mission to "connect people through art" and supports TAM's strategic plan goal to "change lives through seeing, creating, and exploring art together" by providing youth with unique opportunities for learning and expression. During the 2016-17 academic year, TAM will provide 5,400 hours of sequential, hands-on art education to underserved middle school students in their schools and neighborhoods, serving an estimated 120 unique students at eight sites. Art After School sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., including travel and preparation time. Sessions begin in October 2016 and will run through June 2017. Meetings and trainings with Art After School staff will be held weekly beginning the week of October 4. Specific Duties and Responsibilities * Teach 1.5 to 2 hour-long weekly afterschool programs at 2-3 partner sites. * Utilize the elements and principles of art that focus on TAM's collection and exhibitions and introduce youth to new art techniques and media. * Work with Educator for Youth Learning to ensure experiences and lesson plans meet program goals and advance the mission of the museum. Track progress, achievements, and challenges. * Prepare and organize materials; maintain a tidy studio space. * Prepare student work for public display. * Attend required weekly meetings and quarterly training sessions. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Teaching experience, particularly with middle school students from families with low income. * An active art practice with strong skills in both 2D and 3D art-making. * Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Experience working collaboratively. * Motivation to learn new teaching techniques. * Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. * Skilled at creating opportunities for collaboration and leadership amongst youth. * Experience building community amongst youth participants. * Must successfully pass a criminal history background check. * The qualified candidate must possess a compatible commitment to the museum brand personality: smart, dynamic, innovative, passionate, civic-minded, gracious, approachable. * Must be available to lead sessions from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at partner organizations on at least two days every week and attend additional meetings and trainings, as scheduled. Travel, Working Conditions, and Physical Environment This position is subject to indoor environmental conditions typical to a classroom setting. The essential physical requirements of this position include: * Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with student, staff, volunteers and individuals in the community; * Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties; * Frequently reaches and grasps in using art materials; * Frequently lifts and carries up to 25 lbs. of art materials; * Local travel to and from museum and partner sites. To apply, please visit http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/about-us/employment/art-after-school-teaching-artist/. No phone inquiries, please. Closing Date September 19, 2016. Tacoma Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer Tacoma Art Museum strongly encourages applicants from members of groups underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts.