Education Coordinator, The Clarice Smith American Art Education Initiative
Smithsonian American Art Museum
 
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (American Art) is searching for an experienced individual to manage The Clarice Smith American Art Education Initiative, a new national professional development program for educators to begin Summer 2009.  The Initiative is designed to help participants integrate the visual arts across the curriculum using technolo gy.
 
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
§  Developing and organizing two yearly week-long professional development programs for educators including curriculum design and technology components with on-going support services for educator participants
§  Developing program resources, designing and maintaining a program collaborative website, and designing and managing program assessments
§  Preparing, monitoring, and tracking project budgets, production schedules, and reports
§  Serving as a member of the National Education Partnerships team in American Art’s Education Office
 
Qualifications for this position include:
§  Knowledge of American art and culture and teaching with objects
§  Knowledge of current classroom practices and national education standards for K-12
§  Demonstrated experience creating educator professional development programs and resources including research, writing, assessment, and instruction
§  Experience and knowledge of videoconferencing, collaborative websites, and other educational technology applications
§  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
§  Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and manage budgets, production schedules, and assessments
 
Job Specifics:
§  Trust funded position at IS-09, starting salary $50K with benefits. Five year temporary position.
 
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and separate sheet of paper with a paragraph describing specific experience, education, or training for each of the qualifications listed above to Molly Sinclair either via e-mail at [log in to unmask] or mail to the address below.  Applications received by March 20, 2009 will receive first consideration. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
 
Molly Sinclair
Smithsonian American Art Museum
750 Ninth Street, NW, MRC 970
Washington, DC 20013-7012
 
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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