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The Glassell School of Art Junior School is the nation´s only museum art school for children ages 4 â?? 18. The Junior School provides comprehensive art education, as well as hands-on instruction in a variety of media, to over 3,500 students each year. Situated in the teaching wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Junior School offers a unique and comprehensive approach to art appreciation whereby students can explore the aesthetic and intellectual aspects of art appreciation while engaging in hands-on art making and creative experiences. The Junior School offers age-appropriate curricula in all varieties of traditional and non-traditional media. The Junior School has a strong relationship with the MFAH Education Department, and programmatic relationships with various community organizations, hospitals, schools and other non-profits in the Houston area.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for direction, development, and supervision of the academic operations of the Glassell Junior School including:

Academic Management:

· Works with MFAH´s Education department to closely coordinate programming within the matrix of educational offerings for children and families, ensuring programming that meets the missions of both areas, as well as providing unique programming experiences outside of the MFAH Education department´s programming

· Focuses and facilitates Junior School´s educational mission developing appropriate curriculum

· Hires, trains, and supervises faculty

· Works with faculty developing class descriptions and plans

· Teaches classes as needed

· Supervises scholarship programs and awards scholarships

Community Activities:

· Develops and maintains relationships with area schools and organizations including managing existing programs with the Presbyterian School and the School Art Committee of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

· Coordinates art programming on and off campus to meet community needs actively works to increase visibility of the Glassell Junior School and broaden its reach with new audiences

· Develops exhibitions for Junior School gallery and other community sites in coordination with the MFAH Education department, and in line with mission and programming of both the Junior School and the MFAH Education department

Governance and Development:

· Works closely with the Chair of the Glassell Junior School Subcommittee coordinating meetings and activities; reports to the Executive and School Committee of the Glassell School as the representative of the Junior School; serves on the Museum´s Education committee

· In coordination with the MFAH Education department, works with MFAH Development staff to secure funding for Junior School activities and initiatives

· Works to develop long and short range planning for the Junior School consistent with mission of both the Junior School and the MFAH Education Department and to focus the Junior School into a position of regional and national recognition for youth art education

Program Management:

· Works with Administrative Dean on budgets, capital expenses, faculty evaluation, and marketing activities

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

· Demonstrated excellence in curriculum planning and execution

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching

· Excellent public speaking, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities

· Experience in managing budgets and long and short range planning

Education and Experience:

· BA or BFA in Art, Art Education, or Art History required

· School or Program Administration experience preferred

· 5 years experience in elementary or secondary teaching preferred