(P/T) School Programs Educator at The Brooklyn Museum
Job Title: School Programs Educator
Job Status: Part-time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $21/hr
Brooklyn Children’s Museum seeks part-time Educators to facilitate dynamic and engaging interdisciplinary school programs for K-5th grade. This is a highly collaborative position that requires effective and dynamic programmatic facilitation, teamwork, and a flexible and adaptable education approach. Successful candidates will demonstrate an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary subject matters such as Art, Sciences and History as well as core pedagogical understanding of object-based injury and socio-emotional learning methods. Ideal candidates will be creative thinkers and problem solvers; strong verbal and written communicators; and dynamic education team members. Ability to work with diverse audiences and willingness to interact with the children, teachers and the public are essential. BCM seeks candidates who share our commitment to creating a respectful, collaborative, purpose-driven and joyful work culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate BCM’s School Programs utilizing Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s collection and live animals. Activities include facilitation of school programs; making activities; and collaboratively workshopping curriculum and educational materials.
• Participate in the Education Department as an active member to assess and plan for audience needs including program differentiation, evaluation, and post-program feedback.
• Setting up and breaking down of programs; cleaning of the space as needed.
• Submit program evaluations as needed.
• Participate in relevant professional activities to maintain an awareness of current practices and issues in art, science and museum education fields.
• Maintain a strong commitment to holistic education, which involves welcoming, encouraging, and engaging with youth of all types.
• Attend museum meetings, trainings and other professional development opportunities.
• Support other Education Department and Museum-wide responsibilities as needed.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• B.A. in Education, Museum Studies, Science Education, Child Development, Art Education or related field.
• One to three years of experience in education or museum education setting.
• Experience working with children ages 0 – 10 and their caregivers with patience and understanding.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication.
• Interest or experience in object/inquiry-based learning preferred.
• Interest or experience in handling and teaching with a living collection.
• Experience developing and delivering interdisciplinary and multicultural programs for learners of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience writing lesson plans and conducting research and evaluations preferred.
• Ability and desire to interact with youth and families; familiarity and passion for working with children of all abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Warmth, positive energy, and a sincere love of working with youth and their families.
• Knowledge of Brooklyn a plus.
• Proficient with Macs, PCs, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Dropbox
SCHEDULE
Up to 28 hours a week depending on program needs. Availability on at least 1 full weekend day, either Saturday or Sunday and at least 2 weekdays Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
ABOUT BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Brooklyn Children’s Museum (www.brooklynkids.org) is the world’s first children’s museum and a pioneer in the field of informal learning. Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s mission is to create experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning. Located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the Museum serves 300,000 children and adults annually through its exhibits, school, public and after school programs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Brooklyn Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies.
APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume as 1 PDF to careers@brooklynkids.org with “[Your Last Name]– School Programs Educator,” in the subject header. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by November 15th. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls for position inquiries, please.