Interpretive Media and Adult Education Coordinator at the ICA

Position Overview:
With strong skills in digital interpretive strategy and an understanding of contemporary art and its audiences, the Interpretive Media and Adult Education Coordinator creates and selects important educational resources for ICA audiences through diverse digital platforms. By using these digital platforms, the ICA is able to offer our audiences and visitors a variety of educational resources on our exhibits and programs that suit a diversity of learning styles. This position collaborates with artists and key ICA staff to produce high-quality digital presentations, and manages the digital content within the Poss Family Mediatheque and its related products – audio guides, artist and exhibition videos and exhibition features. He/she coordinates the ICA’s Gallery Talks program, which invites scholars, artists and authors to discuss works in our exhibits within the gallery space.

Qualifications:
BA degree in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Education or equivalent experience required. MA or graduate work in Studio Art, Art History, or Museum Education preferred. A minimum of 2 years professional work in a museum, gallery or equivalent setting. Knowledge of contemporary art and visual culture. Knowledge and background in developing exhibition-related, interpretive content. Experience working in a content management role. Understanding of innovative and effective learning initiatives. Familiarity with PC operating systems and hardware; Web 2.0 technologies and social media tools; Microsoft Office; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign, and Acrobat; Mac based applications including iPod, iTunes, iPhoto, and GarageBand; Audacity. Familiarity with digital film and audio/video equipment. Interest in film development. Excellent organization, communication skills, research and writing skills. Ability to operate office equipment and general mobility throughout the building required. Full-time schedule is Monday- Friday 9am-5pm and events as required.

Interested candidates should send a eltter of interest, resume and salary history to jobs@icaboston.org. When applying, include “Interpretive Media and Adult Education Coordinator” in subject line.

The ICA is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Vacancies in East Lyme, CT Public Schools

EAST LYME PUBLIC SCHOOLS

East Lyme, Connecticut

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

ANTICIPATED VACANCIES

CERTIFIED

EAST LYME PUBLIC SCHOOLS

▪ 1.0 FTE French and Spanish Teacher(s), elementary and middle school, CT 101 and 018, 023 certification required,

preferred candidates certified in both languages, open until filled

▪ 1.0 FTE Teacher of Reading (2 positions), one elementary and one high school, CT 102 certification required, open until filled

FLANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

▪ 1.0 FTE Music Teacher, CT 049 certification required, open until filled

▪ 1.0 FTE Reading and Language Arts Consultant, CT 097 certification required, closing date is 5/12/15

EAST LYME MIDDLE SCHOOL

▪ 1.0 FTE School Psychologist, CT 070 certification required, open until filled

▪ 1.0 FTE Math Teacher (2 positions), CT 029 or 229 certification required, open until filled

▪ 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher, CT 165 certification required, closing date is 5/12/15

EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOL

▪ 1.0 FTE Spanish Teacher, CT 023 certification required, closing date is 5/12/15

▪ 0.5 FTE Art Teacher, CT 042 certification required, closing date is 5/12/15

▪ 0.4 FTE Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, CT 045 certification required, closing date is 5/12/15

APPLICATION PROCESS

Internal candidates (current permanent employees – certified to certified or non-certified to non-certified) are required to submit a letter of interest through AppliTrack at www.applitrack.com/eastlyme/onlineapp. If this is a building change, please submit a resume.

Your letter of interest must include the following:

-Identify which position(s) you are submitting for in your letter of interest
-Specify your certification and endorsements
-Provide specific examples of your experience related to the position
-A brief explanation on how, if selected, you can contribute to this position

All other candidates (to include internal non-certified to certified) should apply as external candidates on-line through AppliTrack at www.applitrack.com/eastlyme/onlineapp.

A link to AppliTrack can be found on our website at www.eastlymeschools.org under Our District/ Employment Opportunities.

It is the policy of the East Lyme Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, physical disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation or mental disorder in any of its educational activities or employment policies.

Staff Openings at Maine Arts Camp This Summer!

Dorm Counselor/Arts instructor – Maine Arts Camp

Maine Arts Camp, www.maineartscamp.com, is an overnight camp for children ages 9-16. Our camp is a small, inclusive & creative camp community.  We are located on the campus of Unity College, in Unity, Maine.  Our camp season for staff runs from June 29 – August 2, 2015. We are looking staff interested in living and caring for campers for a month during the summer.  We offer about 55 activities, including a wide variety in the arts (painting, drawing,anime, pottery, hand building, metal jewelry, stained glass, sculpture, sewing and more). Besides the arts, our activities include music, theater, dance, culinary arts, film making, archery, kayaking/canoeing, biking, yoga and much more.

The dorm counselor position is a combination of leading/assisting in activities during the day, working as a dorm counselor (living with the campers 24/7), and helping out wherever needed. We are specifically looking for staff who are future teachers or those who have a passion in working with children.

We are very much a typical camp, with camp songs, camp fires, friendship building, etc.. With a limited enrollment of about 100 campers, we have a dedicated & talented staff, interested in working with kids/teens and helping them gain skills and grow, with many current and future teachers on staff.

If you are looking to live and work with children in a small community, geared for bright and creative kids, feel free to fill out a staff application at www.maineartscamp.com.  Salary for the 5 weeks is very competitive and includes room and board.  For further information, contact Rick Mades, camp director, at 561-865-4330 or maineartscamprick@gmail.com.

Job Opportunity with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Staff Assistant / STEAM Instructional Coach

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is a dynamic and vibrant four-year public college located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills in Western Massachusetts. MCLA is the Commonwealth’s public liberal arts college of the Massachusetts State University System. U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized MCLA as a top liberal arts college.  In the publication’s “Best Colleges” 2015 edition, MCLA is ranked one of the top ten public liberal arts colleges in the nation, and is one of only six, non-military institutions in the top ten. The College, as part of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, blends a liberal arts education with hands-on experience and professional programs across a range of disciplines.

Job Description:

MCLA is seeking a Staff Assistant/STEAM Instructional Coach.  Reporting to the Director of the Improving Teacher Quality Grant (ITQ), this position will assist teachers in Pre-K through grade two in partner districts under the ITQ grant in the implementation of effective inquiry learning lessons in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attend monthly curriculum development workshops.
  • Develop and model STEAM lessons.
  • Post lessons on website and organize in an online repository for educators.
  • Assist/coach teachers in their classrooms with the creation and delivery of lesson plans based on workshop activities and the goals of the ITQ grant.
  • Mobilize resources (materials and content expertise) to support STEAM lessons in classrooms.
  • As program progresses, transition from modeling and co-teaching to support and feedback for classroom educators.
  • Attend meetings of ITQ Facilitators Group.
  • Assist other facilitators with planning of workshops, courses and other activities as needed.
  • Maintain a weekly calendar that documents efforts (within and outside of classroom) related to grant.
  • Meet bi-weekly with the ITQ Grant Director, submit quarterly written updates.
  • Draft and submit annual report to the ITQ Grant Director.
  • Work with program/grant evaluator to collect and analyze data pertaining to the impact of ITQ Grant activities, including STEAM coaching.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of ITQ Grant.

Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree, Masters in education or a STEAM field preferred
  • A valid teaching license
  • At least three years of successful preK-12 classroom experience
  • Strong and effective writing and speaking skills.
  • Ability to travel to classroom sites and work occasional nights and weekends.


Additional Information:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its educational programs, activities and employment practices. The college complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit www.mcla.edu.


Application Instructions:

Interested candidates must apply electronically here: http://mcla.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=54560