Description:
We seek a forward-thinking education leader, strategic thinker, relationship builder, and experienced manager to join our team of educators as our Manager of School Programs and Partnership. This position requires a passionate teacher focused on identifying and developing best practices for engaging children, teens, and educators, from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. This position reports to the Director of Education. The Manager of School Programs and Partnerships is responsible for the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise, facilitate and evaluate onsite and virtual educational programming for students K – 12.
- Work closely with the Director of Education and the Museum’s education and curatorial staff to create engaging school programs that meet state and national curriculum standards, and utilize visual thinking strategies, object-based learning and other museum education best practices.
- Provide comprehensive training of Museum’s educators to ensure quality delivery of programs.
- Foster a culture of learning and community among the Museum’s educational staff.
- Additional duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Museum Education or closely-related field required; Master’s degree in Education, Art History, Museum Education or Museum Studies strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 4 – 5 years of experience at a museum, historic house, or other informal education setting, planning and implementing relevant and creative museum education programs for K–12 students and teachers.
- Strong knowledge of current museum education theory and practice and object – based learning.
- Strong understanding of the social and emotional needs of different stages of youth development.
- Excellent research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with Museum staff, patrons, and representatives of schools and other community-based organizations.
- Ability to speak and hear clearly and lift 25 pounds.
- Must be capable of undertaking multiple projects simultaneously and balancing long- and short-term priorities, with equal attention to big-picture goals and small logistical details.