Apologies for cross-postings. To apply for this position, please send your letter of application and résumé to: Minnetrista Attn: Terri Hutchison, Director of Human Resources 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. Muncie, IN 47303-2925 Phone: (765) 213-3540, ext. 139 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Position Title: Lead Educator Reporting Department: Programs Department Reporting Supervisor: Programs Manager Status: Exempt - Full Time PURPOSE: Develop, facilitate, evaluate and supervise educational programming to serve visitors to Minnetrista. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in education, history, art, natural history/environmental education, or related field; experience comparable to academic background acceptable. Teacher certification preferred. Must have 2-3 years education experience, including developing and evaluating age appropriate curriculum. Should be comfortable teaching large and small groups. Must support and practice imaginative, engaging and learner-centered education. A background in the museum environment is a plus. Must have management/leadership experience, whether through direct supervision or peer leadership. Must be able to work individually and collaboratively. Should communicate well orally and in writing. Must be able to organize the logistics, supplies and staff of numerous projects at one time. Should have strong computer skills. Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Because this position requires solo travel, a valid driver's license is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Your first priority and responsibility is to achieve the organization's purpose. In other words, you in particular are responsible for everything -vision, values, mission, goals and strategies. 2) Your second priority and responsibility is to help others achieve the organization's purpose. 3) Your third priority and responsibility is to carry out the following job functions: * Supervise, train and lead the educator staff. * Develop, facilitate and assess schools programming. * Develop and assess strategic planning for schools programming. * Cultivate and supervise volunteers and interns to support schools programming. * Establish and maintain working relationships with external organizations and individuals to further schools programming goals. * Work with other departments (marketing, development, volunteers, etc.) to support public programming. * Perform all other duties required. If you have questions about the position itself, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, tim ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tim Gaddie Programs Manager, Minnetrista 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie IN 47303-2925 765-213-3540, ext. 129 ~ 800-428-5887 Fax: 765-213-3537 ~ www.minnetrista.net <http://www.minnetrista.net> Children's learning "... is dominated by wonder, and cursed be the dullard who destroys wonder." ~Alfred North Whitehead ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).