Hybrid Junior Aide presso Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston · Houston, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in Houston
Responsibilities:
- Assist Junior School Instructors with classroom set up and clean up
- During class, assist Instructors with distributing supplies, collecting completed work, and assisting students who need special help with projects
- Remain alert to the needs of the instructor and the students.
- Additional responsibilities include assisting staff in supervising students in the (summer) lunch room and at student drop-off and pick-up, as well as escorting young students to and from classrooms, the lunch room, restrooms, and monitoring hallways.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
General Classroom
- Able to follow verbal instruction and enjoy a variety of duties
- Must be punctual, reliable and able to remain active for long periods of time
- Patience and a calm demeanor are required
- Familiarity with art materials and processes a plus
Fashion Design
- In addition to general classroom abilities, ability to use a sewing machine and demonstrate this skill to others is a plus
- Knowledge of hand sewing is desirable
Ceramics
- In addition to general classroom abilities, familiarity with hand building processes and glazes is a plus
- Must be willing to learn the correct way to load (but not fire) a kiln
Education and Experience:
- High school students who are at least 15 years of age may apply
- Current or former Junior School student, or experience working with children preferred
Equal Opportunities for All
At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: [email protected]
