Marketing and Communications Intern (Museum of Fine Arts)

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Matt Suslovic

The Communications team (Creative, Database Marketing, Marketing and Public Relations) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), promotes the MFA’s collection, exhibitions and programs through outreach to local, national and international press, print and digital advertising, management of social media channels with over 1.3 million followers, and email marketing.

The team is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented intern with strong writing skills and an interest in pursuing a career in communications. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Officer, the intern will become integrated into the daily operations of the Marketing and Communications team, gaining valuable practical skills and workplace experience.

Through mentorship from a team of experienced professionals and experience in a fast-paced environment, the student will gain valuable practical skills for a future career in communications. They will also have opportunities to grow their professional networks through interactions with colleagues and interns from departments across the Museum.

The intern must commit to work onsite 12-20 hours per week (within Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm parameters), from Jan 19 through Apr 26, 2024, including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12-2pm on the following Fridays: Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 16, Feb 23, Mar 1, Apr 5, Apr 12, and Apr 19.

The intern will be paid at a rate of $16.00 per hour.

As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution, ensuring that diversity, equity, and access are lived values, we actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the program.

Read the full posting here.

Finland Travel Program

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Lida Ehteshami

Discover Finland’s Education System through the Teacher Leader Fellowship Program at ARAMFO Educational Foundation! Please read Dr. Betty Sternberg’s message below for more information on the program:

From April 13 – 20, 2024, we’re hosting an immersive travel experience in Finland tailored for preK-12 teachers, administrators, education board members, faculty from schools of education, and education specialists

The recent PISA and NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) results indicate that the education reforms initiated two decades ago, including No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Race to the Top, haven’t yielded the anticipated outcomes. U.S. student scores on PISA remain concerning. Peggy G. Carr, Associate Commissioner of NAEP, highlighted the lack of national progress in both math and reading over the past decade, with the lowest-performing students showing a decline.

While some argue that these assessments do not encapsulate the entirety of the educational landscape, it’s imperative for us to ask ourselves why our past reforms haven’t significantly improved our students’ performance on these basic skills over the last 20 years.

These past five years we have been leading groups of teachers, teacher leaders, preK-12 administrators and professors of educational leadership to this country to get a sense of what they are doing – and it is starkly different from what we have instituted these past years.

I cordially invite you to take part in this program to look at what Finland is doing and think through what elements of their approach you might adapt in your schools. See how they train and treat their teachers as trusted professionals, see how they allow kids to be kids and give them the time and space to learn through play, see how they instill in their children a sense of responsibility and ownership of their work, see how they allow their teachers the time and space to thoughtfully and meaningfully develop curriculum and plan instruction — and see how they have NOT embraced tests, tests and more tests rendering school a place devoid of joy, creativity and a love of learning. Yet see how well their students score on the most broadly accepted international assessment, PISA, while US students lag behind. Below is an overview:

WHERE: Helsinki, Finland
WHEN: April 13– April 20, 2024
WHAT: The itinerary The program entails visits to various educational landmarks in Finland and offers deep insights into their pedagogical methods. A detailed itinerary is available on the website for your perusal here https://aramfo.org/programs/finland-2024-the-teacher-leader-fellowship-program-abroad

Should you have any questions or need further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out at bettys@aramfo.org I am excited about the possibility of exploring Finland’s educational landscape together.

Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair Student Programs Coordinator (Remote)

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Lida Ehteshami

Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair organization is looking for a Students Programs Coordinator. Anyone with a background in STEM and/or education is welcome to apply.

If potential candidates have any questions, they may contact: Rebekah Stendahl (she/her), Program Director at 617-491-1500 x 705. Or visit www.scifair.com.

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Assistant Curator of Education (New Hampshire)

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Jessica Argumedo

The Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College seeks a creative, collaborative, and knowledgeable museum professional to serve as the Assistant Curator of Education. This full-time job provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic education department at a college museum that has long been considered a leader in object-based teaching. The Assistant Curator of Education will join a strong professional team committed to best practices in museum education where active engagement in professional exchange through attending conferences, presenting work, and publications is encouraged and expected.

The Assistant Curator of Education serves as the primary liaison between schools and the museum, oversees the docent program, and envisions and implements a wide array of engagement resources for community audiences. The position represents an excellent opportunity for professional growth and advancement towards a leadership position in museum education.

Cover letter, resume, and an online application are required and can be found at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/68959. Please refer to position #1128478. Complete job description and salary information are available online. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Salary: 51,000 – 62,000

Contact: Ramie.Speicher@dartmouth.edu

StAAR Center Graduate Writing Consultant Position

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Renessa Rabenda

Applications for the 2023 – 2024 academic year are now open! Preferred application deadline: April 2, 2023. We may accept rolling applications after that date. Please read the information below before applying, and note our in-person training dates: August 21 – 25, 2023.

Position Description

Graduate Writing Consultants work one-to-one with both undergraduate and graduate students on a variety of writing activities. Primarily, this takes the form of academic papers for coursework, but we also work with students on personal statements, conference papers, and longer projects such as senior theses, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations. We are also embedded in the Fulbright application process in early fall. Depending on interest and program need, consultants may also have opportunities to lead or help develop workshops, writing groups, writing retreats, or training for other writing consultants. Most Graduate Writing Consultants will work on the Medford campus, but SMFA students may apply to work on-site at the SMFA Fenway campus.

Our program emphasizes collaboration and process as crucial aspects of becoming a more engaged writer. Since our work is conversation-based, strong interpersonal skills are vital. We are looking for nonjudgmental, collaborative consultants who are good listeners and committed to writing and learning as process. Our approach is informed by feminist and anti-racist pedagogies, and our community values diversity in all forms, especially when related to identities such as race, gender, disability, nationality, and language that have historically been marginalized by language-based oppressions. We strongly encourage applications from students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, multiracial, or POC, students who are bilingual or multilingual, students from the LGBTQ+ community, and students who identify as a person with a disability.

More about our commitment to DEJI values in hiring, training, and pedagogy. Read our position statements on linguistic diversity.

Compensation, Time Commitment, and Training

Compensation:

$21/hour to start, including paid training, ongoing professional development, and preparation when appropriate.

Training Commitment:

Mandatory, paid training workshop intensive, held in-person on the Medford campus. Fall 2023 Dates: August 21 – 25.

Academic Year Time Commitment:

Minimum 5 hours per week for at least one full academic year (hours during intersessions/summer are optional), some evenings and weekends desirable
Ongoing, paid, mandatory professional development and staff meetings throughout the academic year
Modality for 2023 – 2024 academic year, including training, is in person.

Qualifications

Tufts graduate student in any discipline from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (including SMFA), the School of Engineering, or the Fletcher School
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal communication, and listening skills
Commitment to and willingness to learn more about anti-racist praxis and writer-focused, process-oriented tutoring approaches
Excellent written communication skills
Experience with ANY of the following:
- tutoring writing, especially for college, high school, or adult students
- teaching or TA-ing a class with a writing component (including lab reports)
- teaching or tutoring bilingual/multilingual students or adults
- tutoring other subjects, working informally with writers (including classmates) on their drafts, editing publications, or other related work (please explain in cover letter)

How to Apply

Please gather these materials (see FAQs for more information or if you have questions) and proceed to the application portal:

Cover Letter, addressed to the director of the program (Kristina Aikens), reflecting on relevant experience for this position. We especially value your descriptions of working with others on their writing and/or of your approach to working with writers, so please prioritize this in the letter; if you do not have specific experience with this, please explain what your approach might be like based on your other experiences.)
Resume or CV
Academic writing sample (any length is acceptable; see FAQs for more information)

Interviews will be conducted in April and May.

You can read more about us on the StAAR Writing Support page

Questions? Email the director of the program, Kristina Aikens

Apply Now!

Graduate Positions Open within Tufts University’s Division of Student Affairs

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Renessa Rabenda

Several of the Division of Student Affairs offices, the Office of Residential Life and Learning, the Office of Campus Life, and the Office of Health Promotion have open graduate positions that will begin interviewing for in early April.

Students who fill out the application before 9am on March 30^th will be given priority to interview, but will accept applications up until Thursday, April 6^th.

For more information on the positions and how to apply visit: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PvTsXz91b29Ge2

Experienced Outdoor, Early Childhood Educator Cooperative Forest School

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Renessa Rabenda

Cooperative forest school is a forest school morning program in Stoneham, MA for children ages 2-7, in the process of state-licensing with the Department of Early Education and Care. Founded by two parent-educators and artists, we came together through a commitment to play-based outdoor education, and disability justice. Cooperative Forest School we are committed to the principles of community care, open play, collaboration, exploration, nurturing and environmental stewardship.

We are looking for an Experienced, Outdoor Educator to join our adventure in care and community and to lead our program, 5 days a week. This is a 20-25 hr/week position with the possibility of additional hours.

Duties

Lead the Cooperative Forest School program 5 mornings per week during the school year.
Make sure children are safe and supported.
Observe children’s behavior and learning, and foster problem solving, collaboration, confidence building and imagination by providing scaffolding experiential learning based on those observations.
Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the forest and on any field trips
Help children resolve and negotiate conflicts when they arise; support development of self-regulation, impulse control and coping mechanisms through supporting conflict resolution; use consistent techniques in guiding children’s behavior.
Develop strong positive partnerships with families, students, and possible co-teachers.
Use positive, appropriate and supportive language with children.
Embrace a wide variety of weather conditions as pedagogical inspiration.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with children, caregivers, and other teachers.
Coordinate with Cooperative Forest School core team on planning, preparation and organization.

Qualifications

Experience in early childhood education and/or outdoor/nature education programs.
Strong emotional intelligence, including empathy and listening skill set.
Loves working with young children and is energetic and passionate about working one-on-one with children, as well as with groups of children.
Demonstrates working knowledge of hazards and risk assessment as related to the environments of young children.
Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an all outdoor, forest setting, and open and flexible to new ideas.
Dedication to place-based education and a passion for exploring the natural environment. Working knowledge of local flora, fauna, and seasonal changes is a plus!
Current Emergency First Aid and Child CPR certificate (or willing to obtain quickly)
Comfortable with meeting children where they are on a given day.
Familiarity with the principles of disability justice and community care.
Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal studies in the core subjects of Early Childhood Education
At least one to two years preschool teaching experience
Knowledge of forestry, environmentalism, conservation, herbology, any and all Earth based / nature based wisdom or knowledge
Interest in collaboratively creating alternative approaches to schooling and community-building.

Salary: Competitive, and Based upon Experience, starting at $24 /hour. Salary will include paid time off for breaks and holidays.

Cooperative Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive staff reflective of our community. We especially encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGTBQIA+ community.

How to apply: Send a 1) resume and 2) short note describing your teaching philosophy to Mary Jirmanus Saba cooperativeforestschool@riseup.net or mjirmanus@riseup.net

Note: Our commitment to disability justice means making our school accessible to disabled children or children who live in households with high-risk individuals. As the pandemic continues to impact disabled, elderly, people Black, indigenous and latinx communities disproportionately, we prioritize making our school safe for high-risk children and families. To this end, we are following a layered protections system. We will ask all children and educators to wear high quality masks at all times, and use surveillance testing. We are committed to fair labor practices. This includes COVID pay in case of exposure, quarantine or illness.

Museum Youth Educator– Royal House and Slave Quarters

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Jessica Argumedo

Available hourly work as a Museum Youth Educator for the Royal House and Slave Quarters in Medford to assist with curriculum based programs and lead school group tours. Energetic and enthusiastic applicants should enjoy working with elementary to middle school aged students, have an interest in African American and American history, and be available weekday mornings and/or afternoons.

A schedule with the flexibility to teach on weekdays during school hours is necessary. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds is also necessitated for this position. This is a part-time position perfect for graduate students, those with a flexible schedule, retired educators, and those interested in museum education. 3-16 hours per week. Prior teaching experience is helpful. $15 per hour.

Please send resume and cover letter with weekday availability to education@royallhouse.org.

Openings at Independence Mission Schools (Philadelphia, PA)

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Renessa Rabenda

Thank you for your interest in Independence Mission Schools! We help underserved students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 14 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning needs of students from low-income communities.

Click here to find out more about what it is like teaching in an Independence Mission School.

For all job openings and descriptions, click here.

For more information on Independence Mission Schools, click here.

Charles River School: Library & Media Specialist