Education, Educator, Part Time

The Norton Simon Museum is known around the world as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over a thirty-year period, industrialist Norton Simon (1907–1993) amassed an exquisite collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century and South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Approximately 1,000 works from the permanent collection of 12,000 objects are on view in the Norton Simon Museum’s galleries and sculpture garden throughout the year.

The Museum is located in beautiful Pasadena, California, just steps from the bustling Old Pasadena district known for its shops and restaurants, and adjacent to the vibrant neighborhoods of northeast Los Angeles, Glendale and South Pasadena. Easily accessible by public transportation, the Museum also offers its employees free parking, as well as free admission to the Museum anytime, and discounts in the store and café. Full time employees can expect excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a pension program.

Summary

The Norton Simon Museum is seeking to fill two positions as Educator to join its Department of Education and Public Programs. Centered on the Museum’s outstanding art collection, the Museum’s educational programs are designed to foster the imagination; build a deep understanding of human creativity and expression; and serve children and their families, students and teachers, lifelong learners, and people with different abilities. The Educator organizes and leads an array of programs for these audiences, including guided tours, salons, art-making programs, and school tours. 

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Education and Public Programs staff, lead guided tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions for adult audiences
• In conjunction with the Education and Public Programs staff, lead guided tours for the Museum’s school program for grades 5-12
• In conjunction with the Education and Public Programs staff, facilitate art making programs for children ages 4-18
• Attend training sessions to stay abreast of changes in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions, as well as museum education professional practices and initiatives, including issues relating to accessibility and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with audiences in informal or formal education environments, including museums, school classrooms, or other cultural institutional settings. 
• Experience teaching with works of art using student-centered, inclusive strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work with audiences from across the region’s diverse communities
• B.A. degree in art history, art education, museum education, or related field is required; M.A. degree is highly desirable; Art History knowledge with Art History degree preferred
• Foreign language skills (especially Spanish, French, and Mandarin) are highly desirable

Physical Requirements

This position requires moderate lifting, stretching, reaching, bending and occasional long periods of standing and walking (approximately 60-90 minutes per tour/program). Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Schedule

Availability to work daytime hours on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Ability to commit to conducting two tours/programs per week throughout the school year.

Compensation

This part-time, non-exempt position is paid per tour/program (approximately 60-90 minutes per tour/program).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Norton Simon Entities* provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Norton Simon Entities do not unlawfully discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decisionmaking, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, age (forty years of age and over), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Norton Simon Entities make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees and for religious observances and practices. This policy applies to all areas of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

The Norton Simon Entities are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

*The Norton Simon Entities are composed of the following: Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena and the Norton Simon Art Foundation. Employment may be with either, or both, of these entities.