Portland Art Museum Learning Guide

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Portland Art Museum

5470 FWS Off-Campus, Portland Art Museum

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Learning Guides facilitate experiences at the Portland Art Museum for K-12 students during class visits. They create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students of all ages feel a sense of belonging and know their voices are valued. Learning Guides engage groups of 8 - 12 students in close looking, discussion, and activities with 3 - 5 artworks for about 45 minutes.

These participant-driven experiences foster curiosity, exploration, self-reflection, and open-ended inquiry (and fun!).

This role is off-campus, reliable transportation is required.

• Facilitate discussion and interaction with art with small groups of K-12 students (and occasionally college students) in the galleries.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and visitors.
• Collaborate with the Head of Youth and Educator Programs, other educators, and PAM staff to deliver and continuously improve the K-12 class visit program.
• Embrace ongoing learning and a culture of respectful feedback and growth.
• Learn about Black Artists of Oregon, Africa Fashion, and other exhibitions at the Portland Art Museum through training and materials provided.

• Previous experience working with youth is helpful, but not required.
• Proficiency in Spanish or other language in addition to English is appreciated, but not required.
• A strong interest in working with youth of all ages and developing collaborative leadership skills.
• A strong interest in art, in how people connect with art, and in how people connect with each other through art.
• Friendly, creative, and open to learning new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to commit to a schedule.
• Ability to check email while off site and use Google Drive, Docs, Meet, and Calendar.

Have reliable transportation to downtown Portland during weekdays.

• Learn from a well established local non-profit entity.

• 8-10 hours per week
• Wednesday and Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm plus Plus 2hrs weekly for research/prep

$16.80 per hour

Federal Work Study is required

Note:

The role is off-campus and transportation is NOT provided

• Communication :
  Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.
• Critical Thinking :
  Identify and analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Teamwork :
  Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Equity & Inclusion :
  Recognize and respect diverse identities and foster inclusive environments.

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