The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum

For more than 30 years, The Magic House has strived to provide children with hands-on learning experiences that encourage experimentation, creativity and the development of problem-solving skills in a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic. Located in the demographic center of St. Louis, the museum’s 1901 building has been creatively renovated and enlarged to house two wings of interactive exhibits. In 2009, The Magic House opened a major expansion that doubled the size of the museum and our educational impact on the community. Every year, more than half a million children and adults discover the wonder of The Magic House. Since opening in 1979, the Museum has sparked the imaginations and touched the lives of more than 10 million visitors.

Art Teacher (full-time and part-time opportunities available)

Reports to: President

Job Responsibilities:

Instructs museum guests in creating art using a variety of methods such as drawing, painting, sculpting and design in the Museum’s new Art Studio

Preparing and conducting lesson plans for studio art classes for preschool age children

Creates an environment conducive to creative learning and appropriate for children of all ages

Supervision of the Art Studio during public and private hours in the Museum. Working on weekends is required

Inventory control for the Art Studio including the purchase of supplies and materials

Supervision of employees and volunteers assisting in the Art Studio

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will:

Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, fine arts, studio arts or applicable degree

Have at least three years of experience working with children preferably in art education

Have excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrate excellence in organization and time management skills

Have excellent customer service skills-helpful, friendly and patient attitude

Have the ability to work effectively as a team member, as well as independently

Ability to multi-task with a high level of output, detail and accuracy

Be self-motivated, confident, energetic and creative

Demonstrate good judgment with the ability to solve problems by weighing and evaluation options

Be positive and optimistic

Display a strong work ethic

Have a personal passion for art and art education

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
Elizabeth Hartman, Director of Human Resources
516 South Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122

The Magic House is an Equal Opportunity Employer