Education Assistant

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the larger education and visitor experience team, assisting with the development of materials for programs and school field trip tours.
• Effectively present information and work with diverse audiences in an articulate, thoughtful, and enthusiastic manner; adapting programs in response to age, ability, and feedback of participants.
• Explain art materials and perform hands-on workshop demonstrations for groups of visitors or school groups.
• Maintain program storage area, supplies, teaching materials, equipment, and logs.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality and performance standards set forth in Cranbrook’s employee handbook.

Requirements

• A high school degree or GED and college level Studio Art, Art History, Art Education, or Theater courses required, a Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working in education or with youth.
• Must possess enthusiasm and resourcefulness necessary to work with families and young children.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Customer service experience and the ability to effectively work with varied constituents including the public, school personnel, students, and volunteers.
• Able to adapt program materials, presentation style, and/or delivery as needed to provide age-appropriate instruction.
• Ability to problem solve on the spot as issues arise.
• Adept at taking initiative, working without continuous supervision, and working as a team member.
• Requires a Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.