Teacher (Part-Time)
Teachers conduct classes and programs in a variety of settings for school groups and the general public. Instructors will be required to learn all Newseum curriculum and adhere to Education Department practices and procedures.
Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Teach Newseum-developed, on-site school programs to visiting school groups in the classroom and exhibit space. 
Lead activities with school groups and family audiences. 
Work with curriculum developer to create lesson resources and hands-on activities. 
Assist with researching and writing fact sheets, Web content, teacher publications and other education resources. 
Assist with record keeping. 
Maintain inventories and teaching equipment. 
Assist with special events. 
Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in history, journalism or education. 
Experience in and/or knowledge of American history, the First Amendment and journalism. 
Computer experience and ability to learn technology-based curriculum required. 
Experience working with children in a non-formal education setting a plus. 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
Customer-service skills with visitors of all ages. 
Ability to pay careful attention to accuracy and bias-free content. 
Must work enthusiastically, respectfully and professionally with a wide variety of audiences and have a passion for helping people discover and explore history, the First Amendment and journalism. 
Energetic, outgoing and friendly. 
Organized, creative and flexible self-starter able to work as part of a team as well as independently. 

The Freedom Forum/Newseum may require applicants to successfully pass pre-employment background and/or drug screenings. 
The Freedom Forum/Newseum offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits and is Metro-accessible.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to:
Department of Human Resources
Newseum / The Freedom Forum
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
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The Freedom Forum/Newseum is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.


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