Hello all,

The Battleship new Jersey Museum & memorial, located in Camden, New
Jersey, is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated educator
to help run a dynamic educational program.  This program is geared to
meet New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware State Curriculum Standards
for 3rd through 12th grade levels in social studies, math, science,
geography and history. The successful candidate will demonstrate ability
to develop and implement imaginative lesson plans for on-site and
off-site presentations, with emphasis on hands on programming, including
the use of artifacts. Must be able to work well with retired teachers,
administrators or other educational volunteers. Must have two or more
years practical teaching or educational museum experience. May be an
active or retired Teacher from any public/private school in the
Tri-State Area.

Responsibilities:

*         The management and implementation of all educational
activities related to the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial.

*         Under the direction of the Vice President of Curatorial
Affairs and Education, provide educational support to interpretive
exhibits.

*         Manage existing educational programs for school children and
teachers.

*         Recommend changes to existing educational programs as needed.

*         Manage existing and create new supplemental materials and
activities related to educational programs.

*         Develop, recommend and implement new programs for use at the
elementary, secondary, collegiate and educator level.

*         Continue to expand diversity of educational offerings to
include more programs in history, social studies, mathematics and
science.

*         Provide collateral support to the Director of Group and
Encampment Sales.

*         Manage and grow distance learning program.

*         Manage and grow teacher workshop and in-service programs.

*         Lead the Battleship New Jersey's EAC (Educational Advisory
Council) including the recruitment of additional members.

*         Act as the lead staff member for the Board of Trustee's
Education Committee

*         Forge cooperative relationships with other area cultural and
educational institutions.

*         Manage the Battleship NJ's oral history program in conjunction
with Kean University.

*         Represent the Battleship New Jersey Museum at relevant
meetings and conferences.

*         Provide support to the Development Department in regards to
educational grant writing.

*         Find new and unique uses for primary resources and the use of
artifacts in educational programming.

*         Publish the educational newsletter, "Jerseyman for Teachers."

*         Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

*         Minimum BS degree in Secondary Education OR a BA in History
with some Educational Training.

*         Licensed within the last two years by State of NJ, PA or DE to
teach middle and high school students in the classroom as a full, part
time or substitute teacher.

*         Possess two or more years practical teaching or museum
educator experience.

*         Posses a working knowledge of U.S. military and naval history,
1850-present.

*         Excellent organizational, administrative and interpersonal
skills.

*         Computer Literate and able to use Microsoft Office, Outlook,
Word, Power Point and the Internet.

*         Able to produce Battleship-related lesson plans for History,
Social Studies, Science, Math and Geography.

*         Must be comfortable with video teleconferencing technology.

*         Excellent writing, researching and editing skills.

*         Able to produce Battleship related pre and post visit lesson
plans, activities and programs for teachers and other educators.

*         Ability to work independently on assigned goals with little
supervision. 

*         Ability to make educational presentations outside of an office
or classroom environment.

*         Able to produce materials within a fixed budget, on time and
as needed. 

*         Able to work as a team in developing Battleship related
educational displays for classroom, convention and public relations
activities.

*         Ability to have flexible hours, including some weekends and/or
evenings.

*         Ability and/or experience in educational grant writing
preferred.

Battleship New Jersey recruitment policies are designed to place the
most highly-qualified persons available in a timely and efficient
manner. Battleship New Jersey may pursue all avenues available,
including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside
advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs,
college recruiting, search firms and others.

Equal Employment Opportunity.  Battleship New Jersey strongly supports
equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race,
color, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual
orientation or preference, medical condition (including pregnancy) or
protected disability where it is unrelated to the ability to perform a
job, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any
other category prohibited by federal, state or applicable local law,
regulation or ordinance.

 

This position is Exempt.  Overtime may be required.

 

To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume via
mail, fax, or email to:

Battleship New Jersey

Attn: Director of Education Search

62 Battleship Place

Camden, NJ 08103

Fax: 856-966-3131

 

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