The Museum of American Bird Art in Canton, MA is seeking an experienced and skilled educational leader to focus on growing our school and children’s group programs. Responsibilities: Conceive, plan and implement meaningful education programs for school children and children’s groups, serving as part of a team to improve, market and grow the education opportunities at the Museum of American Bird Art. Increase the numbers of programs delivered and associated revenue. Design and deliver programs keyed to state curriculum frameworks that expand observational skills through encounters with original art in our exhibitions and collections and with the plants and wildlife on our 121-acre sanctuary. Assess the needs of teachers and other program clients and design and revise programs accordingly. Work with the grant writer to develop grant proposals. Hire and oversee teachers for occasional work. Qualifications: Position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, a strong background in teaching and education theory, as well as knowledge and experience in art and/or natural history. Experience working with school systems and an entrepreneurial bent are highly desired. Strong interpersonal skills, budget management skills, ability to work as a team member. Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with editing and other software programs. Valid driver’s license. Successful candidates must pass a background records check (CORI, SORI and driver’s). Compensation and Benefits: Salary: $17,677 – $19,861/yr based on 20 hours per week. Full benefits package prorated for 20 hrs/week. Additional Comments: This is a 20 hour per week position, but we expect it to grow as programming expands. Please note: In the past this position has been combined with the Summer Day Camp Director position, and potentially that could be done again. To Apply: Please send (email preferred) your resume and cover letter to:Amy Montague – Director, amontague@massaudubon.org, Museum of American Bird Art, 963 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021.Posted on: 01/15/2015
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