The Museum Educator’s chief responsibilities include gallery teaching for K-12 students and administration of partnership programs with Philadelphia Public Schools students and teachers. The Educator will also develop and teach teacher workshops, and write resource materials for students and teachers around the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. As a member of the Division of Education, this role will take part in other department initiatives and activities as needed, including collection and special exhibition interpretation.
Qualified candidates will have a M.A. in art history, studio art, museum education, museum studies, or a related field plus 3-5 years of experience in art museum or classroom education. Prior experience working in/with the School District of Philadelphia or other urban school districts is a plus. A strong knowledge of Art History required. Museum Educators must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work collaboratively on a team and across departments.
Application Instructions:
• Create a single document that contains a cover letter and resume to be uploaded with your application.
• Candidates without a social security number should decline the background check section. This does not impact the status of your application.
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