*Title:* Museum Teacher
*Reports to:* Youth Audiences Manager/Adult Audiences Manager
*Employment Status:* Overtime eligible (Non-Exempt)
*Work Schedule:* Total number of scheduled hours varies based on need.
Employee’s schedule may encompass weekdays, Saturdays and some Sundays.
Evening hours maybe required. Required to work a minimum of 6 programs per
calendar year.
*Primary Functions:* This position supports the implementation of
Hillwood’s public programs through delivery of pre-set curriculum and
facilitating visitor participation.
*Key Job Elements:*
- Facilitate activities at public programs, including art projects and
other hands-on activities.
- Lead guided tours and art workshops for Girl Scouts, school groups,
and other youth groups.
- Support program presenters at adult programs, family programs, and
festivals.
- Prepare program materials, including setup and cleanup for public
programs.
- Assist with occasional off-site programs, such as family art
activities at community events.
*Knowledge:*
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Studies in museum education are a plus.
*Skills:*
- A dynamic and engaging teaching presence.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Experience teaching children and/or families.
- Computer access skills are essential.
*Abilities: *
- Work well with a diverse group of colleagues and an international
clientele.
- Enthusiasm for working with the public.
- Detail orientation.
- Flexible schedule availability.
- Timely and responsive in correspondence via email and phone.
*Work Environment: * The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an
individual who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the
essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in
person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, stand
for extended periods of time, ascend/descend stairs, move about their work
area, between buildings, and the campus grounds, handle various types of
media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and
assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or carry up to
25 pounds unassisted.
*In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:*
1. Why do you want to work at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
2. How do you meet the position’s qualifications?
3. What days of the week, and what hours on those days, are you
available to work?
*Notice:* The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the
general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed
by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of
employees to do this job.
We are a progressive, equal opportunity employer and all candidates are
encouraged to apply. So, come work “Where Fabulous Lives!” For prompt
consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to:
[log in to unmask] noting “Museum Teacher” in the
subject line.
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