Education Instructor at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Job Title: Education Instructor
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Cleveland, OH
Salary: $41,600 – $47,840
Description
Rock Hall Culture and DEA&I Statement
At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we are dedicated to making a difference. We intentionally foster a diverse & equitable museum that encourages & embraces creativity & innovation. As a community leader, we value, empower, & respect all people. We provide all team members with equal access to information, development, & opportunity. We acknowledge historical inequities & purposefully create an environment where each person feels accepted, appreciated, and is safe to utilize their unique experiences & perspectives. Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion is more than just a policy. It supports our mission and defines our future.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
We are currently seeking to fill two Education Instructor positions, one that would have a K-12 Education focus, and the other that would have a Community Education focus. While these will be similar roles within the Education & Community team, each role will have a handful of tasks that are specialized to their area of focus.
The Education Instructors further the educational and community engagement missions of the Museum by assisting with the development and implementation of all the Rock Hall’s educational offerings and programming. Working with the Director of Education and Community Engagement and the Education Programs Supervisor, they lead the departments onsite education programs and offsite outreach efforts. They are responsible for contributing to engaging educational experiences for visiting students, teachers, and fans. They exemplify the Rock Hall’s Fans First philosophy, have a deep knowledge of rock and roll history, are comfortable speaking in front of crowds, and deliver high-quality experiences to fans from around the world.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Education & Community Engagement Programming – Both Roles
- Facilitates in-museum programs for students such as Rock Hall EDU, Toddler Rock, and community events, ensuring all efforts align to current educational and learning standards and methods.
- Contribute to the onsite teacher and student experience, including program registration, communications systems, and distribution of pre- and post-visit materials.
- Support the creation and distribution of Rock Hall EDU Onsite and Online materials related to Education Department activities.
- Works with the Education team to deliver the ongoing activities of the Howley Learning Center to increase our depth and reach of community and educational engagement.
- Collaborates with education & fan engagement teams to lead Fan Engagement activations.
- Supports the community engagement initiatives by working with department Director and Supervisor to reach audiences and ensure efforts align with long term strategic and educational goals.
- Serves as a key representative of the Rock Hall’s Education and Community team at offsite events, conferences, presentations, and media outlets.
Embodies the Museum’s Fans First core values. – Both Roles
- Sets a strong example by exhibiting and recognizing superior quality service and pedagogical practices.
- Engages audiences with their love of music and people.
- Identifies and communicates new ideas about how to improve the educational impact with Education and Fan Engagement leadership teams.
- Serves as a VIP tour guide and Museum spokesperson as needed.
- Assists in creating and facilitating programming for visiting partner institutions and summer camps. Support professional development opportunities for teachers and educators, both virtually and in-person, including the Summer Teacher Summit.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
- Ability to read and demonstrate basic oral, written, mathematical and manual skills. Ability to communicate in standard English.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, music, child development, museum administration or related field required.
- Music performance experience preferred.
Emotional intelligence skills
- Ability to work independently without close oversight, and as a team player who will engage productively with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization.
- A professional and resourceful style; willingness to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects at a time; and willingness to learn.
- Thinks of the big-picture and considers the impact of decisions across the institution.
- Understands implicitly how to work with different people and various working styles across the organization.
- Sets a strong example for others by initiating collaboration and working consistently in a collegial manner.
- Encourages teamwork and anticipates and removes obstacles to effective teamwork; seeks to resolve conflicts as they arise.
- Approaches others in a positive manner and builds solid long-term relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
Working conditions
- Environmental Parameters: Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions. Ability to work in crowds of people. Ability to work with loud house music.
Physical Demands:
o Strength: Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 30 lbs. (approximately)
o Type: Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and to perceive nature of sounds. Ability to hear accurately to monitor radios and interact with the public. Ability to perform tasks concurrently. Work involves walking or standing most of the time but may involve sitting for brief periods of time.
Work schedule:
o Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Ability to work up to 40 hours per week; any shift as assigned, including evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs demand.
Employer’s Rights
This job description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Benefits and Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $41,600 – $47,840, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
The Rock Hall offers a generous benefits package including 4 plan options for health insurance. We also offer company paid vision and life insurance, and dental insurance is offered at a shared cost. Other perks include 403b, paid paternity leave, and yearly paid time off including: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 14 paid holidays, and 4 paid volunteer days.
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