Manager of School Programs and Partnerships

The Museum is seeking an experienced museum education professional to
co-create and manage innovative, engaging, inspirational and accessible
programs and resources for educators, students, families and community
organizations. Reporting to the Director of Learning and Engagement, the
Manager of School Programs and Partnerships is responsible for
implementing, managing and evaluating field trip programming,  museum
curriculum, teacher workshops, and online resources.  The Manager will also
be responsible for supervising the museum educators who will conduct school
and other educational programs. The qualified candidate is skilled at
program maintenance, budget management, supervision, education and
community outreach, and logistics for a variety of programs.

The position will be located in the Valley Forge area through the fall of
2017 and then will be located in Philadelphia.
Core Responsibilities:

   - Supervise and evaluate onsite and offsite educational programming in
   keeping with the museum’s mission and strategic direction.
   - Work closely with the Director of Learning and Engagement and the
   museum’s curatorial and education staff to develop historically accurate
   and highly engaging on- and off-site school programs that meet state and
   national curriculum standards, and utilize historical thinking strategies,
   object-based learning and other museum education best practices.
   - Work proactively and collaboratively with teachers and administrators
   in program development to assure that Museum programs and materials meet
   the changing needs of the education community.
   - Work closely with visitor services, group sales and other staff to
   manage school programs onsite at the Museum, and off-site at school and
   community locations.
   - Assist with managing the Museum’s Teacher Advisory Board.
   - Assist with recruiting and hiring museum educators delivering school
   programs.
   - Ensure proper training of the Museum’s educators, and work to ensure
   quality delivery of programs. Foster a culture of learning and community
   among the Museum’s educational staff.
   - Develop collaborative partnerships with teachers and administrators in
   Philadelphia-area and regional schools, basing such collaborations on
   shared goals and fiscal viability.
   - Lead school-based gallery tours as need requires or time permits
   - Work closely with other staff to create engaging and inspirational
   learning experiences in the museum.
   - Assist in the research and development of funding proposals for
   school, teacher and docent programs.
   - Work with Curatorial, Education and Marketing staff to conceptualize,
   develop, execute, and publicize events and materials.
   - Conduct routine evaluation and observation of full- and part-time
   education staff and programs.
   - Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

   - Bachelor's degree in American History, American Studies or
   closely-related field required; Master’s degree in Education, 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 the K-12 school environment, current theories and
   practices of object-based museum learning, and the Common Core social
   studies curriculum.
   - Familiarity with 18th century American history and material culture
   highly desired.
   - Excellent research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
   - Experience with project and personnel management and program evaluation
   - Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with Museum staff,
   patrons, and representatives of schools and other community-based
   organizations.
   - A collaborative, energetic, pro-active work style
   - Ability to see, speak and hear clearly, and lift 25 pounds.
   - Valid driver’s license.
   - 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.
   - Knowledge of Philadelphia and nearby School District personnel and
   curriculum a plus.

To Apply

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The Museum of the American Revolution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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