Per Diem Museum Educator

Responsibilities

• Deliver education programs including guided tours, in-gallery programs, artmaking workshops, classes, camps, and multi-visit programs to student groups of all needs and abilities, grades K through college, as well as adults and community groups
• Provide excellent visitor service and ensure a positive museum-going experience for all visitors
• Facilitate weekend/holiday family workshops and activities
• Attend training sessions and curator-led walkthroughs of exhibitions
• Build knowledge of illustration art and artists; Norman Rockwell’s life, artistic process, and artwork; and NRM collections and special exhibitions
• Incorporate feedback from NRM staff and ongoing tour evaluations to ensure high-quality visitor engagement and accurate and compelling learning experiences

Requirements

• Undergraduate work or degree in education, art, history, or related field
• Previous experience teaching and/or working with young people strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Open to feedback and ongoing evaluation
• Knowledge of learning theory and object- and inquiry-based pedagogy
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and writing skills
• Working knowledge of art history and/or illustration a plus

Equity Goals

• Provide a welcoming experience for visitors, especially first-time visitors and people from historically under-represented groups
• Create an inclusive environment and support the mission of NRM
• Use inclusive and sensitive language regarding race, gender, and sexuality

Qualifications

• Computer Literacy and Technology Skills required

Pay

• After successfully completing the mandatory training program, PT Museum Educators will agree to provide 10 -20 tours/programs on a contracted basis to be scheduled over a 6-month period
• Educators are paid $125 per tours or program, with each assignment lasting up to 3 hours
• Mileage reimbursement can be submitted for mileage over normal commute distance
• Additional pay of $20 per hour is offered for attending trainings, meetings, and working public programs such as all ages art making, workshops and evening events