Museum Educator

Work independently and with museum colleagues to develop, execute, deliver, and advance the museum’s educational initiatives, programs, and materials for children and young adults in school groups (grades 4–12), visiting with their family or virtually (Pre-K to 12).  Collaborate with school teachers and administrators.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with curators and other colleagues to develop interpretive materials and lesson plans for museum exhibitions, including materials to be used with school groups onsite, in classrooms, or online.
• Participate in planning and developing content and materials related to the museum’s collections or to George Eastman to enhance the experiences of schoolchildren and families onsite, in classrooms, or online.
• Develop and implement informative and engaging onsite and online educational events, programs, tours, and in-house programs (including the Discovery Room) related to the museum’s mission and vision.
• Build and foster relationships with and provide services to the regional educational community (especially the Rochester City School District and other schools in the City of Rochester) through arts‑in‑education programs, professional development for educators, online resources, and other initiatives.
• As part of an existing collaboration, work with an educator at Writers & Books and fifth- and sixth-grade teaching teams at Rochester City Schools #23 and #19 on curriculum-based series of experiences, including an interdisciplinary exploration of images and writing, focused on the school’s Project Based Learning (PBL) goals.  Endeavor, with Writers & Books, to expand the program to additional city schools.
• Work with Marketing and Engagement team to promote the museum as an educational resource to the regional educational community and promote specific exhibitions as educational opportunities for schools.
• Develop a database of educators.  Design and execute professional development opportunities for them.
• Collaborating with curatorial staff and engagement team, assist with development of a new interpretive model for the story of George Eastman and his legacy. The new story and interpretation of this historic figure should have contemporary relevance and be relatable to the curriculum of school-aged visitors.
• Identify and develop opportunities for community partnerships and collaborative projects related to education and outreach.  Develop and execute programs at area libraries.  Attend, participate in, and make presentations at community events. 
• Explore opportunities to introduce school-aged visitors to the types of jobs and skills needed in the museum field in order to foster their education and broaden their career perspectives.
• Contribute to making the museum a destination for shared family experiences. 
• Build relationships, and partner, with educational degree programs at colleges and universities, in order to identify opportunities for students to develop curriculum-based materials and lesson plans as part of their coursework.
• Work with Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement and museum director to prioritize the above duties and the different aspects and elements of the museum’s educational programs.
• Perform other duties and work on other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as an educator, preferably in the visual arts

Experience Preferred

Skills and Competencies Requirements

To be considered for this position, please email a cover letter, a current CV or resume to Eliza Benington, Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement to [email protected]