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School Parternship Educator [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Title:                                School Partnership Educator

Department:                     Education

Reports To:                      Director of School and Teacher Programs

Type of Position:              Full-time, exempt

Scope of Position

Working with students, teachers, and administrators in neighboring
Boston public schools, the School Partnership Educator supports the
Gardner Museum’s unique multiple visit program. The School Partnership
Educator is passionate about teaching urban students, and helps generate
enthusiasm and support for partnership activities through ongoing
dialogue with teachers and administrators. Additionally, s/he looks for
ways to understand and assess how partnership activities promote student
and teacher learning and help partner schools achieve school and
district learning goals.

With direction from the Director of School and Teacher Programs, the
School Partnership Educator develops engaging museum-school curricula
for use in the classroom and museum using the Visual Thinking Strategies
(VTS) methodology. S/he leads VTS lessons in classrooms, teaches lessons
that combine gallery discussion with studio projects at the museum, and
assists the Director of School and Teacher Programs to develop
professional development for classroom teachers and family events
tailored to the individual needs of diverse urban schools. As the
program’s administrative glue, the School Partnership Educator is
responsible for maintaining a complex teaching calendar over the course
of each school year and preparing annual statistics. S/he also helps to
identify opportunities for research and assessment purposes, and
collects and analyzes data on a regular basis.

The School Partnership Educator teaches in a manner that encourages
learning to look and feeling comfortable in the museum environment,
primarily through the VTS method. In addition, s/he plans creatively for
the program’s future development, in part by looking at how aspects of
the Gardner School Partnership Program might serve as a model for
museum/school collaborations elsewhere. As a key member of the Education
Department team, s/he also assists with the planning and implementation
of educational initiatives for the general K-12 school community in
preparation for the opening of our new building in January 2012.

Responsibilities

* Teach Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 children in the
classroom and at the Museum using VTS method, and communicate regularly
with teachers and administrators in partnering schools to develop strong
collaborative relationships.
* Manage education and multiple cross-departmental calendars to
schedule all classroom lessons, museum visits, and teacher and family
programs with partner classes. Use Patron Edge software to track annual
statistics.
* Collaborate with partner school teachers and school
administrators to coordinate and implement annual SPP family events.
* Assist in planning and facilitating a variety of professional
development programs for teachers.
* Coordinate the implementation and analysis of ongoing
assessments and research of the School Partnership Program.
* Develop programs for the Gardner’s new building that integrate
the museum’s five cornerstones, particularly landscape and music, with
museum and classroom experiences.
* Support Director of School and Teacher Programs on
collaborations with teachers and artists-in-residence to develop and
implement one in-depth artist/school program every other academic year.
* Participate in departmental and communitywide events as
necessary (which on occasion may require time after hours or weekend).

Qualifications

Required:  BA in art education, art history, or museum education (MA or
MEd preferred); 2 or more years of museum teaching experience;
familiarity with art-making processes; outstanding verbal and written
communication skills; ability to work well both independently and as
part of a team; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.

Strongly Preferred:  Prior training in the Visual Thinking Strategies
(VTS) approach; knowledge of constructivist educational theory; research
experience; experience working with children of diverse cultural and
socio-economic backgrounds; fluency in more than one language
(especially Spanish) a plus.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to
hr@isgm.org <mailto:hr@isgm.org> . E-mail is the preferred method of
applying, with all attachments in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Applications not submitted via e-mail can be mailed to:

Human Resources Department

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

280 The Fenway
Boston MA 02115

Those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Coordinator, School Programs [Rubin Museum of Art]

Coordinator, School Programs
Immediate Opening

Summary:
The Rubin Museum of Art is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution
dedicated to the art of the Himalayas. Its mission is to establish, present,
preserve, and document a permanent collection that reflects the vitality,
complexity, and historical significance of Himalayan art and to create
exhibitions and programs designed to explore connections with other world
cultures.

Reporting to the Manager, School Programs, the School Programs Coordinator’s
primary responsibility is Thinking Through Art (TTA), the museum’s in-depth,
multi-session arts residency program for K-12 schools, as well as the
training and support of the program’s team of Teaching Artists. Working
closely with the Head of Education & Visitor Experience, School Programs
Manager, Teaching Artists, and classroom teachers, the coordinator designs
and implements arts-integrated residency curricula that meet the needs of
each unique classroom and school environment. The Coordinator organizes and
leads Professional Development seminars and trainings for TTA teaching
artist, volunteers, and participating teachers.

The Coordinator is also involved in the planning and teaching of other
School Programs for K-12 visitors including guided museum tours, art
workshops, educator open houses, professional development workshops,
Pre-Visit Lessons, and three-session museum school collaborations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Coordinates and participates in all aspects of Thinking Through Art (TTA),
the museum’s in-depth, multi-session arts residency program for K-12
schools.
* Coordinates schedules and supervises Teaching Artists, conducts
evaluations and assessments of off-site programs to ensure all programs meet
museum standards as well as special grant objectives and goals.
* Works towards expanding school programs in future years to involve a
greater numbers of school partnerships.
* Teaches a minimum of four classes per semester off-site in TTA partner
schools.
* Actively engages in Pre-Visit, gallery education, and art workshop
programs
* Prepares reports and evaluations of School Programs
* Assists with professional development opportunities for educators and
other professional groups at the Museum.
* Conducts outreach to schools, teachers and other target K-12 audiences.
* Works collaboratively with all Museum staff, other museums and public
institutions to build collaborative relationships and create innovative
programming opportunities.
* Represents the Museum at special events, professional conferences, and
other appropriate events and activities.
* Works collaboratively with all Museum staff and departments as appropriate
and needed to ensure Museum’s goals for offering engaging, informative and
accessible visitor experiences.
* Provides general assistance with the Education Department’s daily
operations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
* M.A. or M.S. Ed in Art or Museum Education, General Education, Visual Art
or Art History
* 2 – 3 years of museum education experience
* Knowledge of NYCDOE systems and practices
* Knowledge of national, state & local educational standards for Art and
Social Studies
* Ability to interface smoothly and professionally with the general public,
K-12 groups, and museum colleagues
* Excellent organization, communication, and writing skills

Salary Level
* $36,000 – $38,000, commensurate with experience
* Competitive benefits package

Please provide the following as part of your application:
* Complete resume, including salary history and salary requirements.
* Summarize your relevant qualifications for this specific position. No
generic statements please.

Applications
* Indicate Coordinator, School Programs on the Subject Line of Email or in
body of cover letter.
* Applications in electronic format preferred, and accepted at
jobs@rmanyc.org<mailto:jobs@rmanyc.org>
* Mailed applications – Manager, Human Resources, Rubin Museum of Art, 150
West 17th Street, New York, New York 10011

Manager of School Programs [Museum of Fine Art, Boston]

MANAGER OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Under the direction of the Head of School Programs and Teacher
Resources, responsible for overseeing the administration, operations,
and quality of the MFA’s School Programs and the Gallery Instructor
Program. Works as an integral part of the School Programs team to
deliver high quality museum learning experiences for teachers and
students of grades 2 – 12, and the MFA’s large and diverse corps of
volunteers, the Gallery Instructors.

The Manager of School Programs oversees the development of high quality
content for, delivery, and evaluation of the MFA’s large and diverse
array of programs for school group visitors. This includes: revision of
tour program content as necessary to ensure relevance to K – 12 school
curriculum frameworks and learning standards; training of the Gallery
Instructors on tour content; evaluation of program implementation; and
overseeing all operations and administration of School Programs,
including management of website content. In addition, the Manager
supervises a part-time Coordinator, numerous interns, and the MFA’s
large corps of volunteer Gallery Instructors (GIs). The Manager of
School Programs provides an overall vision for stewardship of the GI
Program, and oversees all activities directly pertaining to the GIs.
This includes recruiting, training, evaluation, on-going professional
development, collaborative work with the GI Advisory Board and numerous
committees, and collaboratively developing and carrying out the GI
Program Strategic Plan. The successful running of the GI Program depends
on smooth and efficient communications. The Manager of School Programs
is responsible for communications within the GI Program as well as
between the GI Program and other departments around the Museum.

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree Museum Studies,
Education, Art History or Art Education and 5 – 7 years’ experience
working within a museum setting. S/he will have demonstrated experience
working with volunteers, excellent teaching and presentation skills,
organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage
multiple and complex projects. Prior training and experience with Visual
Thinking Strategies is preferred.

A large portion of the
job is the management of the volunteer docent program (Gallery
Instructors, who lead our school group tours), so candidates with
demonstrated experience with volunteers will be the strongest.

Status: Full-time
Hours: 35/week
Schedule: M – F, 9am – 5pm
Date Posted: 20 June 2011

For immediate consideration for the position, please e-mail resume and
cover letter to: resumes@mfa.org. Or send via postal mail to:

Human Resources Department
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The MFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Director of Education [The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk]

Director of Education at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The Institution

Since its founding in 1988, The Maritime Aquarium has grown to be the
second-largest family cultural institution in Connecticut, attracting
450,000-500,000 visitors a year, 150,000 of them students and scouts.
It is an aquarium focused on Long Island Sound, the amazing ecosystem in
which most of its visitors live.  Its mission, to inspire people of all
ages to appreciate Long Island Sound and protect it for future
generations, is carried out through living exhibits and science
education programs.  Exhibits explore the various habitats of the Sound
and its watershed, and feature seals, river otters, sea turtles, sharks
and a wide variety of local fish and crustaceans.  Knowledgeable
volunteers at the touch tanks provide a personal, intimate experience
that is a hallmark of the institution.  IMAX films take students and
families into other worlds.  Over the years, The Maritime Aquarium has
become a beloved institution for families and a valued partner to
schools from the tri-state region.
Over the next several months, the Aquarium will be undergoing a rebirth,
with renovations to every permanent gallery.   New experiences — like a
40-foot touch tank for sharks and rays and a giant interactive map where
visitors match creatures of the Sound to their habitats — and a
reinterpretation of the permanent exhibits will make the story of the
Sound vibrant and engaging.  The ³new² Aquarium will open to the public
in February of 2012.

The Education Programs

The Aquarium¹s education programs are among its greatest strengths.
Using the animals in its collections and outdoor habitats surrounding
the Sound, the Aquarium offers 25 inquiry-based science programs that
address educational standards in both Connecticut and New York State.
Summer and holiday camps for the general public are based on these
programs.  The IMAX Theater offers the opportunity to support social
studies curriculum, as well. The traveling teacher program brings live
animals and hands-on experiments to 40,000 students a year. Through its
Long Island Sound Biodiversity program, 8,000 students a year gain field
experiences in nature aboard the Aquarium¹s research vessel, at local
rivers and at beaches.  The Aquarium partners with five inner-city
elementary schools to provide intensive hands-on science education to
every child in the school, train their teachers, and coordinate with the
school curriculum.  In these schools, test scores show impact in closing
the achievement gap in science.  For high-school and college students,
an intern program offers a chance to work side-by-side with aquarists
and educators.
The range of programs offered is built on a solid core of proven
experiences that focuses primarily on animal observation, classification
and measurement, using the scientific method and inquiry-based learning.
They employ the power of living animals to motivate students, instill a
sense of wonder and spark interest in science.

Under the direction of the current Curator of Animals and Director of
Education, whose core expertise is animal husbandry and marine biology,
the Aquarium¹s education programs have become highly respected and
widely used, especially by public schools in underserved communities.
They are carried out by a team of four highly experienced, motivated and
dedicated full-time professionals and a staff of 30 part-time educators.

The Opportunity

As The Maritime Aquarium moves into maturity as an institution, it seeks
to reorganize in order to strengthen the quality of its educational
offerings, devise appropriate new programs that can capitalize on
already existing strengths, and attract more funding.  The Aquarium
seeks a credentialed, experienced, creative educator to take this
program to a new level of excellence and growth.  The new Director of
Education has the opportunity to reexamine and strengthen curricula,
build new programs, develop program metrics, strengthen and relationships
with existing partners, develop relationships with new
partners and integrate the rich educational content offered to students
into the public visitor experience.
Education programs are the primary vehicle for private philanthropic
support.  The Director has the opportunity to form meaningful
relationships with current and potential donors.  Of particular
importance is the opportunity to attract government funding, which is
currently not part of the revenue picture.

The Maritime Aquarium regularly develops new exhibits. Exhibits are the
most widely-used educational experiences offered by the institution.
There is an opportunity, as part of the exhibit development team, to
contribute to the content of exhibits and the visitor experience, so as
to maximize the effectiveness of learning at the Aquarium for all
audiences.

The Aquarium is putting a new emphasis on educational programming for
the public.  Interesting and accurate educational content is an
essential part of these programs.  The Director will play a seminal role
in developing a new range of experiences for visitors that increase
their knowledge and appreciation of nature, and will manage the
operation of these public programs.
While standardized science testing has demonstrated dramatic increases
in student achievement among the underserved students participating in
two of the Aquarium¹s intensive school partnerships, there is little
other objective impact data on the effectiveness of programs, other than
teacher surveys, which are overwhelmingly positive.  Impact data is
increasingly required to attract dedicated funding, upon which these
programs depend.  The Director of Education will have the opportunity to
devise and implement valid evaluative measures.

Qualifications

PhD in science education, with a focus in marine biology, biology,
ecology, or similar relevant content field,  teaching experience and at
least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in an informal
education setting, preferably an institution with exhibits (ie: science
museum, zoo, aquarium, natural history museum), or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.  Proven ability to lead, manage
and motivate professional staff.  Proven ability to develop new programs
and attract funding.  Experience in and on the water.  Articulate
communicator, both written and oral.  Experience with multi-cultural and
multi-lingual programs a plus.  Ability to work in cross-departmental
teams essential.  Expertise in educational assessment desirable.

Reports to:

President and CEO

Supervises:

Manager, Traveling Teacher Program

Manager, Research Vessel Oceanic/Jefferson School Partnership

Manager, Teacher Training/Intern Program/Long Island Sound Biodiversity
Project

Associate Manager, Whole School Partnerships/Part-time Educators

Responsibilities:

Set strategy for the department in concert with the President and the
strategic plan.
Manage daily operations of the education department, currently
consisting of 4 full-time and about 30 part-time employees, to assure
delivery of quality programs related to the Aquarium¹s mission and tied
to CT and NY state science standards.
Oversee the development and administration of a budget of approximately
$1 million per year, and make the budget grow.
Assess existing programs and strengthen the best of them.
Devise and implement new programs that address our mission and
strategies, including recruiting new program partners.
Devise and implement quantitative and qualitative metrics that measure
program effectiveness.
As a member of the exhibit team, work closely with the President,
Curator of Animals, Exhibit Director and others to contribute to new
exhibit development.
As a member of the programming team, work closely with the Director of
Development, Membership and Volunteers to develop program content and
assure program quality.  Directly manage content-related public
programs.
Work closely with the Development Office to Represent the education program
in the education community and with
donors, prospects and Board members.
Staff the education committee of the Board of Trustees.

To be considered, please send a letter and resume by July 31st, 2011 to:

Jennifer E. Herring, President and CEO

The Maritime Aquarium

10 North Water Street

Norwalk, CT  06854

jherring@maritimeaquarium.org

Director of School and Teacher Programs [Baltimore Museum of Art]

*Director of School & Teacher Programs

*Education Division, The Baltimore Museum of Art

*Background

*The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), founded in 1914, has a world-class
collection of modern and contemporary art, and is recognized internationally
for its comprehensive collection of works by 20th-century master Henri
Matisse. It has an annual operating budget of $13 million, and an endowment
of $65 million. The BMA is embarking on an exciting new era with the
reintroduction free admission and the largest endowment and comprehensive
campaign in its history underway. The BMA is committed to a work environment
where creativity, diversity, leadership, communication, collaboration, and
respect are cultivated and valued.

*Description

*The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking an experienced museum educator to
directs the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for

PreK-12 student, teacher, and docent programs and resources that align with

schools educational goals and the BMAs vision, mission, and impact

statement. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Education & Interpretation,
this senior-level position ensures that school programs are intentional,
imaginative, and well-designed and analyzes the effectiveness and impact of
programs through research and evaluation. This position plays a leadership
role in docent training, the development of written and digital educational
materials, and the cultivation of strategic partnerships.

*Responsibilities

Vision and Strategy*: Shapes a vision for a creative, relevant, accessible,
and integrated museum experiences that engage PreK-12 audiences with the

Museums collections and exhibitions on- and off-site. Identifies measureable

outcomes, success criteria, and planning and assessment tools. With the
Deputy Director for Education & Interpretation and the Director of Public
Programs, is part of an education leadership team that establishes
priorities for the department.

* Leadership and Staff Development*: Supervises the Manager of School
Programs, Manager for Teacher Programs and Resources, Education Coordinator,
and 125 volunteer docents. Stays current with educational policies and
practices that affect Museum/school partnerships and learning. Provides
inspiring leadership through coaching, mentoring, and professional
development, sharing new research and models with education colleagues.

* Docent Program*: Oversees the development of effective strategy,

structure, policies, and procedures for the BMAs volunteer docent program.

Introduces, facilitates, and manages improvements and modifications to
strengthen program and align with best practices. With the Manager of School
Programs, conceptualizes, develops, and implements new and ongoing docent
education to ensure docents have the knowledge and skills to engage visitors
of all ages and backgrounds with the BMA collection and exhibitions. Models
effective dialogue-based teaching strategies and coaches docents as needed.
Recruits new docents.

* PreK-12 Partnerships and Programs*: Initiates and cultivates the
development of partnerships between the Museum and the PreK-12 community,
including regional schools, colleges and universities, social service
agencies, cultural institutions, and others. Ensures that partnerships are
being implemented with a high standard of excellence and refine/revise
future programming with partners as needed.

* Educational Resources: *Develops and implements strategy for printed and
digital resources for PreK-12 audiences. Reviews and edits all printed and
digital material for students, teachers, and docents. Designs and produces
resources for docents including gallery lessons, activities, and study and
training materials.

* Research and Evaluation*: In consultation with the Deputy Director for
Education, oversees the research and evaluation of PreK-12 school programs

and resources to measure the impact of programs and ensure that established
outcomes are being met. Leads cross-departmental team review of programs to

evaluate and improve processes, content, communication, staffing, and other
issues. Collaborates with professional evaluators, researchers, and other
consultants. Documents and shares findings with museum staff and the museum
field at large through conference presentations, articles, and reports.

* Cross-Divisional and External Communication and Collaboration*: Oversees
consistent communication to the PreK-12 educational community at the city,
state, and national level. Represents and communicates the value of the BMA
at key education meetings, conferences, and other community events.
Collaborates with visiting artists, scholars, community organizations, and
other external partners to develop program content. Communicates PreK-12
strategy to colleagues across the institution at all-colleague, exhibition,
and project meetings. Works closely with Curatorial, Marketing &
Communications, Development, and Finance colleagues.

* Administration, Budgets, and Reporting*: Prepares budgets and monitors
expenses for all School and Teacher Programs. Establishes standard costs for
PreK-12 resources and programs. Prepares monthly reports of events and
attendance including narrative and or budget reports when appropriate.
Assists with the preparation of grants and the cultivation of funders and
stakeholders.

*Qualifications

*Masters degree in Art History, Education, or related field

10+ years museum education and supervisory experience

Proven record of team development, strategic thinking, vision, and
leadership Solid understanding of art history, education theory,
methodology, and practice Experience in museum evaluation and research,
education program and resource development, and project management
Outstanding gallery teaching, public speaking, and writing skills Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and communicate
effectively within the Education Department, across the Museum, and within
the community Experience with emerging technologies in museum education

*Benefits *The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free
workplace. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription,
pension plan, 403b retirement plan, long term disability, flexible spending
account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discount,
and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer 4 weeks of accrued vacation, 9
holidays, 3 personal days, a floating holiday, and 12 sick days.

*Apply

*Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements via email to
HR@artbma.org with Director of School & Teacher
Programs with your first and last name in the subject line. No phone calls
please.

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