Lead Gallery Teacher

About the role

The Lead Gallery Teacher at the Cleveland Museum of Art supports the museum’s mission by facilitating interactive, inquiry-based learning experiences for PreK–12 audiences and managing the gallery teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple interactive gallery learning experiences per day for PreK–12 students and youth audiences.
• Directly supervise the Gallery Teaching team, maintaining and tracking performance, while coaching and guiding individual teaching practice and professional growth.
• Plan and facilitate professional development sessions and exhibition trainings for the gallery teaching team.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of School Programs to schedule Gallery Teachers’ tour assignments as well as assist with ensuring a smooth entry sequence for school and youth groups.
• Serve as the primary point person for Shaker IB tours, coordinating communication and ensuring high-quality learning experiences.
• Onboard and train new Gallery Teachers.
• Support the development, documentation, and assessment of gallery teaching strategies and lesson plans.
• Assist in the continued growth of the Community Liaison project as a key strategy for expanding community engagement and creating more inclusive gallery teaching experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum connections for object-based learning experiences across on-site, community, and virtual programs.
• Teach across the CMA collection, demonstrating advanced knowledge of multiple collection areas and gallery teaching strategies.
• Maintain strong communication with teachers, external partners, and education staff to ensure high-quality visitor experiences.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of large departmental programs such as Summer Creativity Camp, teacher professional development, and other school events, collaborating with the Manager of School Partnerships.
• Participate in regular reflection, research, and team meetings to strengthen pedagogical practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education, Education, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of museum teaching experience with demonstrated success in inquiry-based and student-centered learning.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within a teaching, training, or team-based environment.
• Advanced knowledge of art, art history, and teaching strategies relevant to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
• Comfort with technology and digital learning tools (PowerPoint, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, ASL, or other languages in addition to English strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively, think creatively, and adapt to changing needs and schedules.

Pay

Hourly rate: $24.75 for a 35-hour work week.

Benefits

• Partner level membership to CMA
• Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
• 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
• Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
• Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
• 20% discount in the museum store
• 25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
• Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
• Free garage parking
• Free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, ID Theft, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off