Job Description
Job Description
Gallery Educator (Temporary, Part-Time)
Education & Public Programs
Reporting to the Manager, Gallery Learning, the Gallery Educator facilitates object-based, interactive tours for K-12 students who visit the museum using objects from LACMA’s collection as part of Gallery Learning.
This is a temporary, part-time position (up to 29 hours per week). Anticipated to start in mid-July 2026.
Responsibilities:
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Facilitates student discussion and object analysis based on LACMA’s collections of art or special exhibitions in a gallery environment using aligned curriculum, inquiry-based discussion strategies and hands-on activities.
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Maintains familiarity with the Museum’s collection of art and special exhibitions.
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Welcomes, engages, liaises, and orients students and teachers.
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Assists the Gallery Learning School Tour Coordinator in preparing and maintaining the inventory of materials and supplies for K-12 guided tours.
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Promotes NexGenLA to students, teachers, and chaperones who participate in the school tour program and live in Los Angeles County.
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Attends meetings and trainings, as needed.
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Facilitates visitor engagement for self-guided school tours.
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Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
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Other duties as assigned within LACMA’s Education and Public Programs department.
Benefits:
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The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $21.15, subject to change.
Qualifications:
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An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Art History, Art Education, or Studio Art, and at least one year of teaching experience preferred. A combination of related education, training, and teaching experience will be accepted.
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Experience with digital platforms such as Zoom, Google Meets, Google Docs, and Google Slides
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Fluency in a second language, such as Spanish, is preferred but not required.
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Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
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Strong, effective, and demonstrable written and oral communications, relationship-building, and presentation skills.