General Description:

Museum Educators are responsible for presenting dynamic, interactive, inquiry-based programs, tours, and other educational activities to schools, community, and youth groups at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (formerly known as Connecticut Historical Society) and at designated off-site venues. Museum Educators work closely with other members of the Education Department to develop content for upcoming programs and are called upon to assist in program implementation. Museum Educators are responsible for assisting in the overall work of the Education Department and this position reports to the Youth and Family Programs Manager.

Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week with an additional 4.5 hours on the first Saturday of each month, and occasional evenings with notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing programs, crafts, and activities for children and their families in coordination with the Youth and Family Programs Manager.
• Working closely with the Youth and Family Programs Manager to update and refresh elements of the Museum’s Inspire Center.
• Delivering museum and outreach programs for students in pre-K through grade 12 around a variety of themes related to school social studies curricula.
• Traveling approximately twice a week to schools throughout Connecticut. Commuting time to non-Connecticut Museum locations is paid, and mileage is reimbursed at the federal reimbursement rate (at the time of this posting $0.70/mile). The teaching schedule is coordinated in advance.
• Leading related age-appropriate hands-on activities and primary source workshops.
• Assisting in set-up and clean-up for educational activities and the preparation of teaching materials, including preparing supplies in advance.
• Leading interactive and engaging tours of the museum’s exhibitions to museum visitors of all ages and abilities.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Youth and Family Programs Manager.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpretive and communication skills with an ability to adapt lessons and tours to different ages, learning styles, and abilities.
• Willingness, flexibility, comfort, and confidence to deliver programs and lead hands-on activities with children.
• Experience working with children and adults in a museum, school, or informal educational setting.
• Ability to think creatively and open to sharing new ideas.
• Dedication to public service and a commitment to reaching diverse audiences.
• Reliability and personal organization to ensure that all commitments are met.
• A collaborative team member.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to all participants and visitors.
• Access to reliable transportation for mileage-reimbursed travel to outreach programs.
• B.A. in history, education, art history or fine arts, early childhood education, or a related field preferred.

For additional information

Please visit: https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/job-internships/

Compensation and Schedule
$16.35-$17.35 per hour. Part time, 20 hours per week with an additional 4.5 hours on the first Saturday of each month, and occasional evenings with notice.

Benefits
Eligible for generous part time employee benefits including paid vacation and sick time, and participation in employer-contributing 403b plan.

Other
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until position is filled. Final candidate subject to background and reference check.

How to apply
Please email cover letter and resume to Susan Presutti, Director of Human Resources, spresutti@connecticutmuseum.org, by February 7, 2025.

The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.