AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
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POSITION: Schools Education Coordinator
EFT: Full time
REPORTS TO: Public and Education Program Manager
POSITION PURPOSE
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To develop and deliver high quality talks, workshops and education resources for students accessing ACCA’s schools education program; to generate growth of audiences for these programs and to assist with the delivery of public access programs.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Schools Education Program
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• Plan and deliver ACCA’s education program for the secondary sector, and, when appropriate the primary sector.
• Deliver interpretative talks to school groups based on annual exhibition seasons and recent developments in contemporary art and linked to the schools’ curriculum
• Liaise with the Artistic Director about current and future exhibitions in order to plan talks and produce associated resource material.
• Coordinate the GO Program including liaison with target schools, coordination of bus services and management of bookings & invoices.
• Administer school bookings and upkeep of the educational diary
• Maintain online schools and teachers database
• Manage education mailouts and e-notifications
• Train and oversee any casual presenters delivering talks to school groups as needed
• Conduct regular program evaluation and monitoring to ensure ACCA’s Education program is responsive to Victorian curricula developments and DEECD initiatives and priorities
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Student and teacher resources
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• Organise teacher professional development programs
• Research and compile materials for teacher packs, resource table and Infocube
• Produce copy for education brochures and flyers including curriculum links
• Produce copy for teachers’ e-bulletin relating to forthcoming exhibitions
• Update education content on ACCA website
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Other
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• Undertake program evaluation and monitoring including up to date attendance figures and compile education statistics and reports for funding bodies and the Board as required
• Assist with the preparation of promotional and advertising materials as required
• Assist with the preparation of materials for grant applications and acquittals relating to Education programs as required
• Provide assistance with the set up and delivery of public and education program events and attend after hours events as required
• Liaise with funding partner, DEECD and attend meetings as required
• Professionally and positively represent ACCA’s programs within the arts and education sector
• Other duties as required by the Public & Education Program Manager
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualifications and Experience
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• Secondary art teaching qualification
• Minimum two years art education experience desirable
• Links to secondary and tertiary art teaching networks desirable
• Sound knowledge of curricula requirements and current issues of primary, secondary and tertiary education in Victoria
• Sound knowledge of art education theory and practice
• Computer skills (Mac, Office, In design, Excel, Internet and email)
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Personal Attributes
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• Excellent teaching skills
• Interest in curriculum development and in innovative teaching and programming strategies
• Consultative team member with an ability to work independently
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong knowledge and active interest in contemporary art and culture
• Proven planning, organizational and management skills
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