Docent Program  Provide and supervise training program for active Docent Council with approximately 100 volunteers. Coordinate, present and prepare content and teaching resources on the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Work continually with docents to improve touring and teaching skills and cultivate expertise in all collection and audience areas. Coordinate docent appreciation and recognition. Tours  Assist with the development of resource and interpretive materials designed for school and teacher audiences to ensure integration of state standards in all prek-12 tour programs. Oversee the production of tour preparation materials for teachers, including web-based materials. Administration  Assist with grant writing and reporting and monitors program budgets. • Prepare monthly and annual reports detailing activities.  Work with marketing and public relations to develop program promotion in print and online.  Serve on various museum-wide staff committees as appropriate. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities  Strong knowledge of museum education theory and practice as well as art history.  Experience developing and implementing training programs.  Skilled gallery teacher with excellent public speaking skills. Dedication to interactive and interdisciplinary teaching.  Evening and weekend hours required as necessary. Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in art history, museum education, art education or related field.  3 – 5 years of experience teaching in museums or other informal educational settings. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to HR@wadsworthatheneum.org. For additional details please visit our website at www.thewadsworth.org.The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline for Submissions: 2/16/15Posted on: 01/13/2015