WORKING AT THE BASS

The Bass is Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum. Focusing on exhibitions of international contemporary art, The Bass presents mid-career and established artists reflecting the spirit and international character of Miami Beach. The Bass seeks to expand the interpretation of contemporary art by incorporating disciplines of contemporary culture, such as design, fashion and architecture, into the exhibition program.

We always have many different volunteer and internship opportunities available year round. We may also have full-time salaried positions or part-time staff openings depending on availability and needs. Please follow the application instructions per each listing and email the required materials to the listed contact.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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→ School and Community Programs Manager

DEPARTMENT: Education

TYPE: Full Time (Exempt)

MISSION STATEMENT

The Bass, Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum, creates connections between international contemporary art and the museum’s diverse audiences. The Bass shares the power of contemporary art through experiences that excite, challenge, and educate.

SUMMARY

The School and Community Programs Manager is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of The Bass Museum’s school and community education programs. Working closely with the Director of Education, this position leads curriculum development for school residencies and outreach programs, cultivates partnerships with schools and community organizations, manages teaching artists, and oversees the day-to-day operations of offsite educational initiatives.

Success in this role requires balancing creativity with exceptional organization and project management while building meaningful relationships with educators, teaching artists, and community partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development & Educational Resources
- Lead the development of inquiry-based curriculum for school residencies, outreach programs, and educator resources.
- Develop interdisciplinary lesson plans inspired by The Bass’s collection, exhibitions, and educational philosophy.
- Align curriculum with Florida State Standards and adapt lessons for multiple grade levels, diverse learners, English Language Learners, and participants with varying accessibility needs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Education and teaching artists to pilot, evaluate, and refine curriculum based on participant feedback and program outcomes.
- Develop educator resources including teacher guides, pre/post-visit materials, and digital learning content.
- Maintain curriculum resources and stay informed on best practices in museum education and instructional design.
School Partnerships & Residency Programs
- Coordinate and manage The Bass’s school residency programs, including STEAM+ and other community-based initiatives.
- Serve as the primary liaison for participating schools, teachers, and administrators.
- Coordinate residency schedules, logistics, communication, and implementation.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with school partners throughout Miami-Dade County.
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure programming aligns with classroom goals and student needs.
- Coordinate student exhibitions and culminating events related to residency programs.
Community Partnerships & Outreach
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, libraries, community organizations, and cultural institutions.
- Coordinate outreach programs and represent The Bass at community events and educational meetings.
- Collaborate with partners to identify community needs and support public programs, Family Days, and outreach initiatives.
Teaching Artist Management
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and support teaching artists.
- Conduct observations and provide coaching to ensure high-quality program delivery.
- Train teaching artists in curriculum, inquiry-based facilitation, classroom management, and The Bass’s educational philosophy.
Program Administration & Evaluation
- Maintain annual program calendars, timelines, and implementation schedules.
- Develop and maintain program documentation, operational procedures, and organizational systems.
- Track participation data and maintain accurate databases.
- Collect and organize evaluation data for grant reporting and program improvement.
- Prepare reports, summaries, and supporting documentation as needed.
- Maintain inventories of outreach supplies and educational materials.
Budget & Grant Administration
- Monitor program budgets and track expenditures.
- Prepare purchase requests, invoices, reimbursements, and expense documentation.
- Assist with grant implementation by ensuring programs meet grant objectives, timelines, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate collection of photographs, testimonials, attendance records, and evaluation data required for grants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Museum Education, Art Education, Education, Studio Art, Arts Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
Preferred Education
- Master’s degree in Museum Education, Art Education, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years of experience developing and managing educational programs.
Experience writing curriculum and lesson plans for K–12 audiences.
Experience working in museums, schools, cultural organizations, or nonprofit educational settings.
Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience supervising teaching artists, educators, interns, or volunteers preferred.
Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends, travel locally throughout Miami-Dade County, and successfully complete a Level II background screening. More information about the background screening can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent curriculum writing and instructional design skills.
Knowledge of inquiry-based learning, contemporary art, and museum education practices.
Strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Spanish proficiency.
Application Materials

COMPENSATION

Salary Range $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY

Applicants should submit:

Cover letter
Resume
Two sample lesson plans or curriculum materials designed for K–12 learners
One additional example of an educational resource, teacher guide, curriculum unit, or museum education project that demonstrates instructional design and curriculum development experience.
All interested and qualified applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Kylee Crook, Director of Education, [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries. If your qualifications and experience match the needs of the current job or internship opening, potential candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

→ STEAM Plus Teaching Artist

Contractor / Freelancer

The Bass is seeking an experienced teaching artist to provide arts-integrated curriculum for the STEAM Plus program working with Miami-Dade County Public Schools(M-DCPS). You will report to and work in close collaboration with the Education Outreach and School Programs manager to create curriculum, deliver lessons, and support K-12 partnered schools participating in the STEAM designation process through interactions, field trips, and exhibitions/showcases.

About STEAM Plus:

Beginning in October 2021, the City of Miami Beach Commission, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools System (M-DCPS), has provided yearly funding for the STEAM Plus program, which integrates arts and culture into the core curriculum of local public schools. The Bass manages all partnerships between cultural anchors and Miami Beach public schools, which alleviates pressure on school administrators and provides essential support to ensure schools can attain M-DCPS STEAM designation. The partnership between Miami’s cultural institutions and public schools aims to inspire future generations of inventors, explorers, innovators, artists and leaders.

By engaging students around the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, the STEAM Plus program aims to spark an interest and life-long appreciation of the arts and sciences in children from an early age.

STEAM Plus serves participating schools in earning a M-DCPS STEAM designation through interactions that expand on STEM topics by incorporating the Arts. The program follows a strict rubric to earn points for the designation through partnership interactions, showcases and exhibitions. This program exposes many students to museums and world-class institutions.

Official STEAM Plus Website: https://www.steamplusmiamibeach.org/home

RESPONSIBILITIES

The STEAM Plus Teaching Artist will develop, prepare and teach foundational development courses designed to support all elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and partnered with M-DCPS. The ideal candidate should be inclusive, knowledgeable, and articulate in art-making practices and materials, and The Bass’ mission of “creating connections between international contemporary art and the museum’s diverse audiences”.

Developing and implement 6-12 unique visual arts/STEAM lessons with age-appropriate instructional methods per partnered school
Motivate students to think about the subject critically and to actively participate in the educational STEAM process
Create a positive and engaging environment for student learning and involvement
Evaluate effectiveness of course curriculum and adjust instruction and materials as appropriate
Maintain, take inventory, and organize art supplies in your car, home and museum
Mount and display student’s work for exhibitions at the museum for STEAM Plus culminating event
Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety
Be an ambassador for The Bass/STEAM Plus and represent the organization positively among teachers, administrators and the community

REQUIEMENTS

3+ years of experience working with K-12 students
Experience in the assessment of student learning outcomes
Passionate about teaching school-aged children in public school settings
Experience teaching structured art classes that combine artistic technique with personal self-expression
Well-versed in instructing materials, including acrylics, watercolors, drawing, charcoal, pencil, pastels, and mixed media supplies
Syllabus development, lesson planning, and project implementation based off of Florida and M-DCPS standards
Maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere
Highly organized and flexible
Ability to work collaboratively with K-12 teachers and assistant teaching artists
Excellent classroom and behavioral management skills
Above par communication and emotional intelligence skills
Maintaining and growing a student following and returning students
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Available to work during school hours, Monday – Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, Art History, or Digital Arts or related experience as a practicing artist
Previous exhibitions experience
Experience in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields
CPR and First-Aid Certified
Level II background clearance with M-DCPS. More information about the background screening can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.)
Previous experience working with Apple products
Inclusion strategies for all ages and abilities

Salary: $26 an hour

(Includes professional development opportunities, training, lesson planning, preparation and clean-up. This role is often accompanied by an Assistant Teaching Artist. All materials are provided by The Bass).

The Bass Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/cv, and artwork examples to [email protected]. Please, no phone inquiries.

→ STEAM Plus Teaching Artist Assistant

Contractor / Freelancer

The Bass is seeking a teaching artist assistant to assist in implementing an arts-integrated curriculum for the STEAM Plus program working with Miami-Dade County Public Schools(M-DCPS). You will report to and work in close collaboration with the Education Outreach and Special Programs manager to oversee materials, take inventory, and deliver lessons alongside the STEAM Plus Teaching Artist, and support K-12 partnered schools participating in the STEAM designation process through interactions, field trips, and exhibitions/showcases.

About STEAM Plus:

Official STEAM Plus Website: https://www.steamplusmiamibeach.org/home

RESPONSIBILITIES

The STEAM Plus Teaching Artist Assistant will assist in preparation and teaching foundational development courses designed to support all elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in partnership with M-DCPS. The ideal candidate should be inclusive, knowledgeable, and articulate in art-making practices and materials, and The Bass’ mission of “creating connections between international contemporary art and the museum’s diverse audiences”.

Maintain, take inventory, and organize art supplies in your car, home and museum
Mount and display student’s work for exhibitions at the museum for STEAM Plus culminating events
Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety
Be an ambassador for The Bass/STEAM Plus and represent the organization positively among teachers, administrators and the community
Prepare classroom, and assist with clean-up of materials
Capture images and videos of interactions throughout the program
Support and assist the STEAM Plus Teaching Artist throughout the program
Motivate students to think about the subject critically and to actively participate in the educational STEAM process
Create a positive and engaging environment for student learning and involvement
Evaluate effectiveness of course curriculum and adjust instruction and materials as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS

Experience working with K-12 students
Passionate about teaching school-aged children in public school settings
Maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere
Highly organized and flexible
Ability to work collaboratively with K-12 teachers and assistant teaching artists
Excellent classroom and behavioral management skills
Above par communication and emotional intelligence skills
Maintaining and growing a student following and returning students
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Available to work during school hours, Monday – Friday
Help maintain attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

Fine Arts, Art History, or Digital Arts or related experience
CPR and First-Aid Certified
Level II background clearance with M-DCPS. More information about the background screening can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.)
Previous experience working with Apple products
Inclusion strategies for all ages and abilities

Salary: $16 an hour

(Includes professional development opportunities, training, lesson planning, preparation and clean-up. This role is often accompanied by a Teaching Artist. All materials are provided by The Bass).

The Bass Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation. To apply, please send cover letter, resume/cv, and artwork examples to [email protected]. Please, no phone inquiries.

OPPORTUNITIES

→ Other Internships

The Bass’ intern program is aimed at college juniors, seniors and recent graduates, graduate students and young museum professionals. The program provides an introduction to the inner workings of specific departments and theoretical training in a museum. The Bass encourages applicants from a wide range of disciplines in an effort to realize a well-rounded team for the intern program. Internships at The Bass are unpaid unless otherwise noted.

For more information on internships, please contact us at [email protected].

→ Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential part of The Bass. The volunteer program offers positions in various departments ranging from events, programs, membership, marketing and clerical projects. Teens, college students, and members of the community are all encouraged to join as volunteers to support the museum’s programs.

For more information on our volunteer program, please email [email protected].

APPLY!

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

→ Docents

Docents are an integral part of the visitor experience at The Bass. Trained by museum education staff as tour guides, docents give interactive tours to individuals as well as visiting groups of children and adults. Docents receive educational tutorials on the exhibitions and attend group outings, as well as gain access to a behind-the-scene look of the museum.

For more information on our docent program, please email [email protected].

APPLY!

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

→ The Teen Board

The latest addition to our volunteer opportunities is the Teen Board, aimed at bringing teens together to help plan events and activities for the community. Open to students aged 13 through 18.

APPLY!

For more information:
[email protected]