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Director of Education POSTED: Jan 15
Salary: Open   Location: Dallas, Texas
Employer: Crow Collection of Asian Art   Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: Education   Preferred Education: Masters

Description
The Director of Education at the Crow Collection of Asian Art develops, implements, evaluates and/or supervises the museum’s educational programs with the goal of enhancing public access to and understanding and interpretation of the collections and resources. Responsibilities: Supervision and management of the Docent Programs. • Management of the booking of public and private tours, and coordinates with Volunteer Tour Coordinator.• Research, development and implementation of museum/school collaborations through integrated curriculum, teaching resources and staff development opportunities for educators in the Dallas Public Schools and surrounding districts. • Implementation of an internship program for undergraduate and graduate art history and art education students• Development of a self-guide for families.• Design and curricula for an interactive space called the Family Center. • Integration and facilitation of the Educational Advisory Committee. • Research, development and implementation of Family Programs including CampAsia and Family Days.• Research, development and implementation of a lecture series and special educational programming events.• Planning of the annual departmental budget and operation of programs and supplies throughout the year in a fiscally sound manner.• Support of programs and events sponsored by partner community groups including IANT, GDAACC, Japan America Society of DFW, SMU, Dallas Museum of Art, and/or others.• Integration of effective professional development including attendance and presentations to the State and National Art Education Association conferences pertaining.• Performs additional duties as directed.

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience.


Requirements
Resumes accepted until January 31, 2009.

Masters Degree in Art Education, Art History, Asian Studies or related field preferred; 3-5 years of teaching or museum experience; public speaking skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.


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About Crow Collection of Asian Art

The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art contains more than 600 paintings, objects of metal and stone, and large architectural pieces from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Over 300 works are on display in three galleries including precious jade ornaments from China, delicate Japanese scrolls and a rarely seen 28-foot by 12-foot sandstone facade of an 18....more info

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