Museum Educator – School Partnerships

Museum Educator – School Partnerships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Art Education, Museum Education, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3–5 years of K–12 classroom teaching experience, preferably in grades 6–8
• Demonstrated experience in arts integration and curriculum development
• Knowledge of literacy development, the creative process, and visual arts instructional methods
• Strong experience with Visual Thinking Strategies and other dialogical or inquiry-based teaching approaches
• Proven ability to lead teacher professional development and coach educators in classroom or whole-school settings
• Familiarity with state and national education standards, including interdisciplinary approaches
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Ability to work across departments and with external partners in a dynamic team environment
• Commitment to equitable, inclusive, and student-centered teaching practices
• Willingness to travel throughout the state and access to a personal vehicle
• Fluency in additional languages is desired not required.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and facilitate professional development workshops, PLCs, and coaching sessions focused on arts integration strategies and the creative process
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and tailored support to middle school teachers participating in the partnership program
• Build strong relationships with school administrators and teachers to foster long-term collaboration and shared goals
• Deliver arts-integrated instruction for 6th–8th grade students through classroom residencies, virtual lessons, and in-gallery teaching
• Lead museum tours and interactive experiences aligned with school curricula and student learning outcomes
• Model teaching strategies that prioritize student voice, critical thinking, and creativity
• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction team to develop standards-aligned curriculum materials that connect American art to social studies, STEM, and literacy
• Partner with curators and museum educators to create resources rooted in the museum’s collection and exhibitions
• Contribute to program evaluation, feedback loops, and continuous improvement practices
• Support outreach, administration, and planning efforts related to the museum’s K–12 school initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in additional languages is desired not required.