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Museum Educator
URL: http://www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/uploads/8/4/2/2/8422766/pt_museum_educator_2017_weekends.pdf
Company / Organization: The Whaling Museum & Education Center
Type: Part-time
City: Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Description:
The Museum Educator is responsible for teaching exciting, high-quality educational programs according to the highest standard of the museum’s potential. This part-time, hourly, non-exempt position offers a unique opportunity to practice a wide range of skills by leading innovative, interdisciplinary activities, and connecting people of all ages with the museum’s collection. Educator is instrumental in strengthening visitors’ appreciation of Long Island’s maritime history with other diverse topics in culture, art, and science in meaningful ways. The museum delivers programs from preschoolers to seniors; majority of events are family-friendly and are geared for children 5-12 years old. The hours for this position will primarily occur on occasional weekends and afternoons/evenings, including leading birthday and family programs and scout groups. Work during school break weeks may be required. Travelling may be required, as some museum programs take place off-site throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties throughout the year, peaking in the summer.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
? Degree in education (or pursuing degree in education); Certification preferred; or Degree in Marine Biology/History/Museum Studies coupled with strong teaching background ? At least 2 years’ experience teaching in classroom or informal learning settings ? Demonstrated skill in creating creative age-appropriate materials for many learning styles, including knowledge of hands-on, inquiry-based learning theories ? Cheerful, professional, motivated, and enthusiastic with strong can-do attitude; excellent public presentation skills; can represent the museum in a positive light; makes learning a fun adventure! ? Knowledge of Long Island’s maritime history/whale biology, or willingness to learn ? Reliable and punctual; able to multi-task and manage time effectively in a small but busy workplace ? Willingness to travel to offsite locations with personal car, as needed (mileage is reimbursed) ? Moderate lifting of portable teaching bins (up to 40 lb) required ? Able to work independently or part of a close team ? Excellent verbal and writing skills; strong organizational skills ? Computer proficient (Microsoft Office; knowledge of Microsoft Publisher or other design programs desired)
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to the creation, development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs. This position will primarily run weekend programs, which includes birthday parties and family events, as well as late afternoon/evening programs, scout programs (including sleepovers), and offsite outreach programs. The educator may also teach school programs during weekday mornings, and camp programs during school breaks/summer, as needed. 2. Help oversee daily operations in the museum, including opening/closing. 3. May help contribute to occasional exhibit development. 4. Adherence to the best current practices of museum education. 5. Undertakes or assists any special projects at the request of the Education Manager or Director.
Point of Contact: Liz Fusco