Job Description

Bilingual Learning Specialist

This individual serves as the bilingual learning specialist for The Contemporary Austin's educational and community programming for K-12 students, youth, and multigenerational learners. This position is responsible for the creation and translation of materials for Spanish- and English-speaking audiences in alignment with best practices for multilingual pedagogies. Working closely with the Education Programs Manager, this individual will play a key role in leading programming for K-12 audiences with bilingual support needs and developing strategies for bilingual facilitation of art-integrated curriculum in K-12 classrooms and tours for exhibitions at TCA's downtown galleries (The Jones Center) and 12-acre sculpture garden (Laguna Gloria). This position also collaborates closely with our Family & Community Programs to provide guidance in the translation of interpretive content and accessibility considerations for multigenerational audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop bilingual teaching and interpretive strategies for Spanish- and English-speaking K-12 audiences
• Lead and facilitate bilingual programming for K-12 audiences
• Translate curriculum, lesson plans, and interpretive materials for all educational and community programming for K-12 students, youth, and multigenerational learners
• Collaborate on the development of interpretive content and accessibility considerations with respect to Spanish and bilingual language needs to enhance overall visitor experiences
• Maintain awareness of and implement best practices related to bilingual education, multilingual pedagogies, English language learning, English as a second language, Dual Language curriculum, and other related fields and strategies

Qualifications

• Full fluency in both Spanish and English required, both written and verbal
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Spanish-speaking and bilingual educational environments
• High comfort level working with children required
• Able to work well both collaboratively and independently
• Able to intake, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks efficiently and on deadline
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong background in art history, art education, and/or contemporary art
• Previous experience working with children in a formal and/or informal educational setting preferred
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum and pedagogy preferred
• Previous experience in a nonprofit and/or cultural institution preferred
• Previous experience with project coordination preferred

Submit cover letter and resume at this link. Thank you for your interest in The Contemporary Austin and please keep an eye on our careers page for current opportunities.

As Austin's only museum focused on contemporary artists and their work, The Contemporary Austin offers exhibitions, educational opportunities, and events that start conversations and fuel the city's creative spirit. Known for artist-centric projects and collaborations, The Contemporary invites exploration at both its urban and natural settingsdowntown at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue, lakeside at the Laguna Gloria campus (including the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, the Art School, and the historic Driscoll Villa), and around Austin through the Museum Without Walls program.

The Contemporary Austin values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and we seek to model these values in our hiring and engagement practices for all our artistic and educational programs. We welcome applications by BIPOC candidates as well as individuals who bring new perspectives in a host of ways. It is the policy of The Contemporary Austin not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status and to take action to ensure that those seeking to do business with the Contemporary are treated fairly. The Contemporary Austin aims to create a safe, welcoming working environment and doesn't tolerate discrimination of any kind. The organization is currently pursuing a multi-year DEIA effort and seeks individuals who share our commitment to this work.

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