Our Museum Educators facilitate a variety of programs at the Museum and in community settings. Educator responsibilities may include developing and implementing multi-session classes at CMOM, designing unique educational and hands-on educational experiences for learners of all ages, and facilitating engaging family programming at our partner sites.

As a Museum Educator, you may work in one or more of the below programs or capacities.

• Early Childhood Enrollment (classes for children ages 2-5): Design and facilitate age-appropriate, dynamic semester-long curricula; promote students’ social-emotional and academic development; integrate arts, movement, and storytelling activities; and establish trusting relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Community-Based Programs & Family Engagement: Support and/or facilitate arts-integrated workshops (either in-person or virtual) for students between ages 2-12, as well as parents/teachers/caregivers through library programming, school outreach, family shelter programs, etc. Model best teaching practices; co-plan and liaise with partner site contact as needed.
• Collaborate and co-teach with fellow educators and departmental leadership.
• Maintain program spaces, manage supply orders and organization, and prepare materials for program
  implementation.
• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience, including:
  • Program facilitation for children ages birth-12, teachers, and families in diverse settings
  • Lesson planning experience
  • Understanding of inquiry and art-integrated teaching and learning
• Undergraduate degree in Arts Education, Early Childhood Education, Museum Learning, Special
  Education, Child Development, OR equivalent relevant experience
• Experience integrating age-appropriate visual art, STEAM, music, dance, theater, and/or social studies
  into teaching practice
• Proficiency with inquiry, object observation, and dynamic storytelling
• Ability to engage children, families, and caregivers in a welcoming, energetic, friendly, and professional
  manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and assimilate feedback from colleagues and participants
• Comfort working independently as well as collaborating closely with others

Additional preferred experience:

• Fluency in Spanish or language in addition to English a plus
• Experience writing curriculum
• Experience collaborating with libraries, schools, family shelters, and other community partners
• Photography, videography, and/or video editing skills
• Visual or performing arts discipline
• Background work or studies related to early childhood development, psychology, or social work
  Experience working with a diverse group of learners, including children who have special needs

Please send a cover letter and resume to schoolprograms@cmom.org with Museum Educator in the subject line.

Only applications with cover letters included will be considered. Due to the high volume of applicants and limited hiring capacity, we will only contact and interview those candidates whose availability, skills and background best fit the needs of the position, however, please check your inbox and junk mail for any correspondence.

Background checks are completed on all employees.