Educator, Art ​/ Design Teacher

Job Title: Museum Educator 2

Location: Costa Mesa, California

Department: Langson OC Museum of Art

The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art seeks inspirational educators to facilitate tours and creative experiences that help visitors explore the transformative possibilities of art. Under the direction and guidance of the Academic & Public Programs Manager and the K12 and Family Programs Manager, educators support all aspects of educational programming inspired by the museum’s exhibitions, including artmaking activities, off‑site events, public programs, and more.

The position designs and facilitates audience‑centered experiences for learners that enable personally relevant connections with art. Educators contribute to the collaborative, imaginative spirit of the Learning and Engagement Department by attending trainings, evaluating programs, and experimenting with informal and gallery‑based pedagogies that uphold best practices in the field of museum education. A large portion of the role will focus on K–12 school audiences, but engagements with learners of all ages and backgrounds will be required.

• Working knowledge of museum educational techniques and appropriate subject area content.
• Working knowledge of the learning characteristics of museum audiences.
• Working subject area knowledge and presentation skills to diverse audiences, and in a variety of environments and settings.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of emerging educational technologies.
• Ability to work independently and use appropriate resources to accomplish assigned tasks and duties.
• Ability to maintain classroom attention.
• Ability to provide feedback and use mentoring techniques.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, adhere to scheduling procedures, and ensure timely preparation for program and tour delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
• Continuing education in a related field required.
• 1–2 years’ experience working with K–12 students and/or families and adult audiences in an educational setting, formal or informal.

• Experience with curriculum and lesson planning, interpretive research particularly in an art museum or similar educational environment, is highly desirable.
• Experience teaching artmaking workshops or classes and/or experience working with a variety of art media.
• Experience working as part of a team and developing content collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of art history, modern and contemporary art, and a variety of artistic disciplines.

• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to assist with setup of programs, moving furniture and lifting up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $24.71–$30.28 per hour.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.