The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum seeks a creative and experienced educator to deliver interpretive programming for tours and inter-generational visitor audiences.  The Manager of Education Services will work collaboratively with MWM staff to manage tour activity primarily for K-12 school groups but also for other youth/camp groups as well as senior groups, colleges, history groups, etc. This is a permanent part-time (20 hrs/wk) position with flexible hours that may be expanded based on MWM revenue growth. Must be able to work a Wednesday-Friday schedule and public school vacation weeks.

Qualifications:
RESPONSIBILITIES: Research and develop a range of engaging tour activities, particularly for elementary and middle school levels.  Develops indoor and outdoor activities and suggested classroom preparation instructions for educators. Prepare and deliver tour delivery training for volunteers to ensure consistency and quality of services. Schedule, plan and lead large tour visits including multiple simultaneous activities. Recruit and supervise education interns. Assist in developing outreach strategies to increase teacher awareness of MWM programs.  Develop outreach to target other potential visitors and develop tour evaluation procedures to improve activity design. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have BA/BS minimum in education or related field with advanced degree preferred, 5 or more years of experience teaching in schools, museums or other informal learning environments, demonstrated knowledge of STEM or history, program management experience.

How To Apply:

To apply, email cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Marcis.Kempe@waterworksmuseum.org

 

Apply by:
February 27, 2015

Salary:
Commensurate with quals/experience.