Part-Time Museum Teacher
Location:Pierce House Museum, Dorchester, MA and Quincy House Museum, Quincy, MA
The museum teacher is responsible for teaching school and youth programs at the Pierce House, Quincy House and in the community. The primary goal of the museum teacher is to provide the greatest access to Historic New England through high quality school and youth programs.
The museum teacher’s primary responsibility will be to team teach school and youth programs at Historic New England house museums in the Boston area, as well as outreach programs at schools and youth organizations in the Greater Boston area. Programs are offered to pre-school and elementary school aged students and emphasize an interactive, hands-on approach to learning history. The museum teacher will also be responsible for related tasks, including opening and closing museums, cleaning museums, setting up and breaking down programs, receiving program monies and evaluations and reporting daily attendance numbers. The museum teacher will also assist the Education Program Coordinator with some administrative duties and monitoring and preparing program supplies. The position offers 21 hours of work per week.
A minimum of a B.A. in American history, education, museum studies or relevant field. Experience working with children is required. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in all responsibilities and activities. Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license is required.
Please send resume and cover letter to PierceEd@HistoricNewEngland.org.
People of color are encouraged to apply. Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
April 15, 2016
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