Call for Teaching Artists, Family Programs and Initiatives at The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art Call for Teaching Artists, Family Programs and Initiatives
The Department of Learning and Engagement at The Museum of Modern Art seeks teaching artists to develop and deliver inquiry-based, in-person discursive art programs for family audiences.

Scope of work:

● Plan thematic, developmentally appropriate art looking programs for families with
children ages 4 to 14, in line with MoMA’s standards for Family Gallery Talks
● Facilitate group conversations and multi-modal activities in front of artworks;
engaging both children and adults in the tour
● Welcome and greet visitors, providing information and assistance as needed
● Utilize and research MoMA’s collection and special exhibitions in service to
program development
● Prepare resources and materials for program activities, and store and organize
supplies after programs
● Attend planning meetings with MoMA staff, other teaching artists, and guest
speakers

Desired skills and qualifications:

● Experience teaching programs with clear learning objectives
● Skilled at leading open-ended, inquiry-based conversations
● Experience incorporating multi-modal activities to support discoveries about art
● Experience working with intergenerational audiences; skilled at engaging both
children and adults, with art and with each other
● A strong knowledge of modern and contemporary art
● Proficiency to lead programs in languages other than English, in particular,
Spanish or Mandarin
● Excellent verbal communication skills and poise, including experience in
mediating and facilitating conversations with individuals from different cultural
backgrounds, ages, abilities, and attitudes.
● Ability to maintain a high quality of customer service and professionalism

Project Fee: $400 for two tours on one date; $700 for four tours on two dates

How To Apply:
Please send cover letters and resumes with the header “Teaching Artists, Family Programs and Initiatives” to FamilyPrograms@MoMA.org