Education Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Educational Content & Program Development (40%)
  • Create and maintain standard templates and procedures for developing program content
  • Manage program-related administrative tasks, including developing program budgets, identifying and securing supplies, and scheduling Museum Educators
  • Collaborate with the Events & Volunteer Coordinator to ensure educational content for programs is properly resourced and supported by trained volunteers as needed
  • Work with the Exhibits & Facilities team to ensure educational programs align with exhibit content, functionality, and learning goals
• Program Facilitation & Supervision (40%)
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise a team of part-time Museum Educators to ensure high-quality program delivery
  • Facilitate educational programs, workshops, and on-floor learning experiences for children and families
  • Model best practices in guest engagement, classroom management, and inquiry-based facilitation to ensure a safe, welcome, and engaging learning experience for all
• Data & Evaluation (20%)
  • Develop and track metrics for program effectiveness and learning outcomes
  • Contribute to monthly reports on program educational outcomes and progress toward established goals
  • Use data and observation to refine program design, curriculum, and facilitation strategies

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and facilitating educational programs for children and families in informal learning environments such as museums, schools, camps, or community-based organizations
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse audiences
• Experience managing educators, volunteers, or other guest-facing teams, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check required

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of play-based, inquiry-driven, and experiential learning approaches
• Familiarity with evaluation tools and learning assessment in informal settings
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply