SBMA Teaching Assistant Application 2026-27

TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM

2026 - 27
Thank you for your interest in the Museum's Teaching Assistant program!

Teaching Assistant (TA) positions are for 15 – 18-year-olds interested in art and/or working with children. The positions are on a volunteer basis and count toward required community service hours.

The TAs are responsible for assisting the Teaching Artist in the classroom, preparing materials, and helping children with hands-on art making. They provide a vital element of SBMA programming, including being role models for students and campers, as well as an added source of fun and enthusiasm. Teaching Artists rely heavily on the TAs to ensure that their classrooms run smoothly.

Becoming a TA provides young artists with professional skills in art making and art education. This competitive program includes an orientation and mentoring by a Teaching Artist. Teaching Assistants walk away with a solid relationship with the Museum, teaching skills, new art techniques, and more.
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If you have previously volunteered as a TA for SBMA, you do not need to list previous community service hours, a reference, or fill out the short statement section.
Please list any work experience or previous community service
Please write a short statement about your interest in our program and your experience with art and children:
Please indicate the program you would like to volunteer for (ex. Fall After-School Art Class, Winter Gift-Making Workshop, Spring Camp, etc.):
Pick up & Drop Off

For your safety, please let us know how you will arrive and depart from the Ridley-Tree Education Center:
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COVID-19 TERMS AND RELEASE WAIVER

The below is subject to change. SBMA Community Programs follow the Santa Barbara County School District guidelines.
I agree to not attend classes if I/we are sick, have any symptoms of COVID-19, have had symptoms or been in contact with anyone displaying symptoms in the last 14 days. My family is not under a mandated quarantine or self-isolation period order by the public health department. I understand despite stringent cleaning and sanitizing protocols, SBMA cannot control all circumstances. By participating in SBMA's Community Programs, I acknowledge that I assume any risks associated with my participation, including but not limited to a risk of injury or illness. These terms are subject to change as county or state regulations are updated.
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For questions or additional information, please email trodriguez@sbma.net
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TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Pick up & Drop Off

COVID-19 TERMS AND RELEASE WAIVER

For questions or additional information, please email trodriguez@sbma.net