Two Senior Positions in Education
The Newark Museum, Newark, NJ
For our long-term client, The Newark Museum, Thomas & Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of two important positions in education: Director for Innovation & Learning; and Senior Manager for School & Teacher Programs. As the most significant encyclopedic museum in New Jersey since its founding in 1909, education has been central to the mission of the Newark Museum. Having consistently addressed the learning needs and interests of a diverse community, the Museum anticipates that today’s educational programming must be even more creative and innovative than ever.
Director for Innovation & Learning
Working closely with and reporting directly to the Deputy Director for Education, the Director for Innovation & Learning conducts, publishes and presents research in learning theory, program evaluation and impact analysis as it relates to Newark Museum programming; supervises Educational Department staff; coordinates ongoing assessment and evaluations of all educational programs; and insures that established goals are met. The position also oversees the public availability of educational resources, including online digital resources, printed matter, the Museum’s teaching collection and other related materials. This position is a leadership role requiring a dynamic and committed education professional with the ability to inspire staff in the creation of innovative and effective educational experiences for local communities and beyond.
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in museum education; seven years progressive and successful experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of museum educational programming; specific experience in developing educational resources related to museum collections; comprehensive knowledge of current educational practices, procedures and studies as relates specifically to arts & culture initiatives and organizations; highly developed leadership, managerial and communications skills; excellent collaborative and community outreach experience; familiarity with new media; experience with grant-writing and budget management; and the ability to bring creativity and critical thinking to a fast-paced working environment. The candidate must possess a strong belief in the primacy of education as well as the ability to communicate and work with the museum as an organizational whole.
Senior Manager for School & Teacher Programs
Reporting to the Director for Innovation & Learning, the Senior Manager for School & Teacher Programs is responsible for the success of the museum’s service to schools and teachers, including high-quality art and natural science programs for students pre-K through 12th grade and their teachers. The position oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of these programs and establishes new and innovative programs that are relevant to and supportive of the schools’ educational goals.
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in museum education or related; 5 years of progressive and successful experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of school and teacher services in a museum; experience working with urban schools; extensive knowledge of current education reform and policies, especially as relates to arts & culture; outstanding collaborative and communications experience, with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and organizations; grant-writing and budget management experience; and the ability to manage human capital, meet deadlines and flourish in a fast-paced working environment.
For full details and requirements please visit our website at www.artstaffing.com. Please send resumes, detailed cover letter, publication history and contact information for at least three references to: [log in to unmask], Geri Thomas, President, Thomas & Associates, Inc., www.artstaffing.com
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