Glass Teaching Assistant (Fall Semester)

About the role

The Glass Teaching Assistant supports instructional efforts in glass art classes or workshops, assisting both students and the primary Glass Art Instructor. The Glass Art Instructor works with youth students (14 years and older) and adult students in art classes or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support glass art workshops and classes by:
  • Assisting the Glass Art Instructor to execute lessons based upon themes or topics that are inspired by the Museum’s collection, special exhibitions and in response to student interests.
  • Assisting the Glass Art Instructor to present gallery and studio activities.
• Participates in self-reflection, training and evaluation processes as scheduled.
• Aids the Glass Art Instructor by providing basic instruction to TMA students, on a pre-arranged basis, to allow them to create projects in the glass studio and learn the basics of glass art.
• Aids the Glass Art Instructor by helping students to guide their efforts and assure safe use of materials and equipment.
• Adheres to all safety practices standard in an art glass production and studio facility and any additional safety practices implemented by Museum management.
• Always acts as a visitor advocate by acknowledging visitors and striving to make them feel welcome, comfortable, and eager to return.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of completed undergraduate education in glass-related studies.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in glass is preferred.
• Requires at least 1 year of experience assisting/supporting glass art educators or glass artists.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for art education and demonstrated ability to assist with implementing glass artmaking lessons.
• Familiarity with glass art materials in hot and cold glass and contemporary art practices.
• Knowledgeable of or has a willingness to learn about the Museum’s collections.
• Willingness to adjust and adapt methods to accommodate emphasis on Museum pedagogy and resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with people of a wide variety of ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Experience, interest, and enthusiasm in working with students in an art museum, classroom or cultural setting.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Must be able to attend sessions and work flexible hours (weekend and evenings required).

Skills

• Basic computer skills: ability to use internet and e-mail; knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$15.00 Fall Semester: September 22, 2026 - December 07, 2026; potential renewal for future semesters if all parties agree

Schedule

Flexible, including weekend and evening hours.