Gallery Educator

Gallery Educator

Oceanside Museum of Art - Oceanside, CA

ABOUT OMA
OMA’s mission is to bring people together to explore the art and stories of Southern California artists. Our
exhibition program is dynamic and contemporary, surprising visitors with fresh and exciting visual
experiences on every visit. OMA holds a unique place in the cultural landscape of San Diego County,
celebrating the regional arts community by showcasing a diversity of artists from Los Angeles to the Baja
Peninsula. We champion alternative definitions of culture and showcase the best talent in the region. This
diversity of artistic practice attracts audiences of all ages, interests, and economic backgrounds, giving
expression to our vision of a community transformed by art. Community building is part of the museum’s
DNA. Through strong partnerships, OMA has developed award-winning arts-education programs that fill
educational gaps to serve vulnerable youth in our community. OMA is committed to the idea that art is for
everyone and makes the museum experience accessible by breaking down financial barriers and offering
free admission to children and students, active military, and their immediate families. Over 60% of OMA
visitors participate for free. Since its founding over 25 years ago, OMA has continued to reflect
Oceanside’s identity—a little edgy, willing to take risks, entrepreneurial, and professional without a capital
P—along with our core institutional values: spirited, innovative, original, engaging, and inclusive.
For more information on Oceanside Museum of Art, visit www.oma-online.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Oceanside Museum of Art is seeking creative, engaging, and adaptable Gallery Educators to support a
range of education and public programs. This on-call position serves as both a teaching artist and
museum educator, facilitating meaningful art experiences for diverse audiences including K–12 students,
families, and community groups.

Gallery Educators lead inquiry-based gallery discussions and hands-on art-making experiences across
multiple programs, including:

? ArtQuest (AQ) – 5th grade STEAM-integrated field trips
? Literacy Through Art (LTA) – 3rd grade literacy-focused field trips
? Discovery Art Tours – Customized tours for schools and community groups
? Summer Art Camp – Multi-day creative experiences for youth ages 6–12

This role requires a strong ability to foster inclusive, student-centered learning environments that support
critical thinking, creativity, and engagement with art.

Job Type: Flexible work week based on confirmed school/tour/program schedules; not to exceed 25
hours per week
Compensation: $20/hr.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Facilitation
? Lead inquiry-based gallery discussions using strategies such as Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)
? Facilitate hands-on art activities connected to exhibitions and program goals
? Adapt teaching approaches for diverse age groups, learning styles, and abilities
? Support program outcomes including literacy-art connections (LTA), STEAM learning (ArtQuest),
creative exploration (Summer Camp), and visitor engagement (Discovery Art Tours)

Classroom & Group Management
? Foster a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment
? Manage groups in gallery and studio settings and collaborate with teachers,
chaperones, and staff
? Ensure participant safety and supervision during all programs
Preparation & Professional Practice
? Participate in training and ongoing professional development
? Prepare materials, maintain organized spaces, and research exhibitions and program
content as assigned
? Represent OMA with professionalism and enthusiasm
General Support
? Assist with setup, cleanup, and program logistics
? Perform other duties as assigned by the Education & Public Programs Manager

Upcoming dates: AQ field trips occur Monday through Friday (excluding Wednesdays), starting April
20th through June 5th. Summer Camp runs from June 15-19, and 22-26.
Hours: ArtQuest 9:15am-1:30pm, Summer Camp 9am-3 pm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Minimum 6 months of experience in teaching, museum education, or facilitating youth programs.
Preferred BA (or current coursework) in Art History, Studio Art, Museum Studies, Education, or a
related field.
? Experience leading hands-on art activities or working as a teaching artist
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills
? Experience working with children and/or diverse audiences in an informal learning environment.
? Basic understanding of: Child development and age-appropriate teaching strategies
Inquiry-based learning and/or Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
? Passion for art, education, and community engagement
? Ability to be flexible, responsive, and collaborative
? Confidence in both teaching and facilitating open-ended discussion
? Strong organizational and time-management skills
? Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
? Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly encouraged

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for
employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation or political affiliation.