Job: Gallery Educator – Primary Schools
Date: 02-Aug-2021
Location: Central Auckland, New Zealand
Company: Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational experiences that strengthen and enrich communities. Our vision is to be the home of art for Auckland, its people, and visitors from our internationally recognised award-winning building. Established in 1888, the Gallery holds a pre-eminent collection of New Zealand art and a significant collection of international art presented alongside a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, events and outreach activities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Gallery Educator, Primary Schools to join Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. The role contributes to the Gallery’s onsite and online learning programmes, with a particular focus on engaging primary school students and their teachers. The role also contributes to the development and delivery of informal learning experiences at the Gallery.
He kōreromōu: About you
You are a passionate and qualified art educator with current knowledge of visual arts and art history education. An excellent and engaging communicator, you are skilled at connecting diverse audiences with a range of art, from historical to contemporary. You will be experienced at creating innovative, engaging art-focused learning programmes and online resources.
Applicants will demonstrate the following attributes:
- Teaching qualification for school-aged learners, with experience in visual arts, education, or art history
- Be effective communicator both verbally and written
- Experience in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ngāāhuatangakei a mātou: What we offer
This is an excellent opportunity to work at Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading visual arts institution. As we recalibrate the ways we connect with audiences in light of COVID-19, this is a time for fresh thinking and innovation. We believe the arts have an important contribution to make to community health and wellbeing. This position is located in the Gallery’s dynamic Curatorial and Learning department where you will work alongside other educators, as well as curators and research librarians to create high-quality art experiences for students and their teachers.
The role is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday with flexibility.
For further information on Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, please visit our website: http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/
How to Apply:
Please apply online and provide a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae and tell us why you’re interested in this opportunity.
For more information and a position description please email sylvia.holding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Applications close Sunday 15th August
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
This role is deemed safety-sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
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