The Department of Learning and Engagement at The Museum of Modern Art seeks bilingual
(Spanish/English) teaching artists to develop and deliver inquiry-based art looking and making
programs for English and Spanish speaking families.

Note: this contract is to teach multiple sessions of an established partnership with a community
organization at MoMA and the individual needs to be able to teach all sessions indicated below.

Scope of work:

• Plan thematic, developmentally appropriate programs that combine art looking and art
  making for families with children ages 4 to 14, in line with MoMA’s standards for Family
  Gallery Talks and Art Workshops
• Facilitate bilingual group conversations and multi-modal activities in front of artworks;
  engaging both children and adults in the tour
• Lead art-making projects that explore the ideas, techniques, and inspirations of modern
  and contemporary art, and help participants connect their own creative process to the
  artworks experienced during their visit.
• Welcome and greet visitors, providing information and assistance as needed
• Utilize and research MoMA’s collection and special exhibitions in service to program
  development
• Prepare resources and materials for program activities, and store and organize supplies
  after programs
• Attend planning meetings with MoMA staff and other teaching artists

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Fluency to lead programs in English and Spanish
• Experience teaching programs with clear learning objectives
• Experience teaching with objects in a museum setting, and skilled at leading
  open-ended, inquiry-based conversations
• Experience incorporating multi-modal activities to support discoveries about art
• Experience leading children and adults in individual, family, or collaborative art projects
  that prioritize the creative process over the final product, with an emphasis on
  experimentation.
• Experience working with intergenerational audiences; skilled at engaging both children
  and adults, with art and with each other
• A strong knowledge of modern and contemporary art
• Excellent verbal communication skills and poise, including experience in mediating and facilitating conversations with individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ages, abilities, and attitudes.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity, and skilled at helping first-time visitors feel welcomed and engaged.
• Ability to maintain a high quality of customer service and professionalism

Program Dates:

• Saturday, March 21, 2026 from approximately 12-3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 25, 2026 from approximately 12-3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 9, 2026 from approximately 12-3:30 p.m.

Project Fee: $1820, inclusive of meetings, research and planning, teaching time, and
set-up/clean up.

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter with the header “Partnership Teaching
Artist Application” to FamilyPrograms@MoMA.org