MUSEUM EDUCATOR – BENNINGTON MUSEUM Applications are now being accepted for the position of Museum Educator at the Bennington Museum in Bennington, Vermont. The Museum Educator will be primarily responsible for the museum's educational programming, including programs for children and adults. This is a part-time position, 30 hours per week, $12 per hour. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include: - Develop and implement educational programming that supports the mission of the Bennington Museum. - Work with regional schools, including those in southwestern Vermont, the Berkshire region of Massachusetts, and the Capital region of New York, to encourage usage of Bennington Museum's programming and to develop new programs that meet the learning standards of these states. - Teach programs in and outside of the museum, including a preschool story hour, school programs, programs for families, workshops for children, etc. - Plan and coordinate programs for adults by outside presenters that will support the mission of the museum and be of interest to the community. - Maintain and organize educational materials, including working with the Collections Manager to develop a system of cataloging educational artifacts. - Prepare and present reports as needed. - Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS include: - Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education, museum education, or other related field. - Experience teaching elementary school-aged children, especially in informal, out-of-school settings. - Familiarity with VT, NY, and/or MA State Learning Standards. - Thorough understanding of educational development, inquiry-based and hands-on teaching strategies. - An interest in history, arts, and especially the history and culture of the southern Vermont region. - Visitor-oriented, friendly, professional. Must enjoy working with the public, especially with children. - Flexibility in scheduling, including occasional weekend and evening work. - Ability to work well with others and to work well independently with minimal supervision. - Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and/or Open Office, and Internet use. - Be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while handling program supplies, and able to be on feet for several hours at a time. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Deana Mallory at *[log in to unmask]*. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. -- Deana R. Mallory Director of Public Programs Bennington Museum 75 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org ========================================================= 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).