Teacher (Part-time)
Teachers will conduct classes and programs in a variety of settings for school groups and the general public. Instructors will be required to learn all Newseum curricula and adhere to Education Department practices and procedures.
Primary responsibilities:
· Teach Newseum developed, on-site school programs to visiting school groups in the classroom and exhibit space
· Lead activities with school groups and family audiences
· Work with curriculum developer to create lesson resources and hands on activities
· Assist with researching and writing fact sheets, web content, teacher publications and other education resources
· Assist with record keeping and booking field trips
· Maintain inventories and teaching equipment
· Assist with special events
· Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in history, journalism or education preferred
· Experience in and/or knowledge of American history, the First Amendment and Journalism
· Computer experience and ability to learn technology based curriculum required
· Experience working with children in a non formal education setting a plus
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Customer service skills with visitors of all ages
· Ability to pay careful attention to accuracy and bias free content
· Must work enthusiastically, respectfully, and professionally with a wide variety of audiences and have a passion for helping people discover and explore history, the First Amendment and journalism
· Energetic, outgoing and friendly
· Organized, creative and flexible self-starter able to work as part of a team as well as independently
· Ability to work some weekends, holidays and evenings
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and three references to:
Freedom Forum/Newseum
Human Resources Department
555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
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Corinne Cannon, MAT, MSc
Curriculum Development Manager
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC
www.newseum.org
202-292-6319
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