Museum Educator/Coordinator Of School & Teach

Reporting to the Manager of School & Teacher Engagement as a part of the Lifelong Learning Team, the Museum Educator/Coordinator for School and Teacher Engagement will assist with planning, coordination, implementation and record keeping for in‐person and virtual educational programming for in-school K12 partnerships and programs, teacher professional development and special projects. They will also be part of the wider Education team that provides group visits, family day activities, museum-wide festival and partnership events. The successful candidate should expect to participate in cross‐departmental projects and planning.

Specifics of the Position

This position will:

• Support the planning and implementation of several federally funded programs and other professional development opportunities for teachers in partnership with the NYC Public Schools or other educational organizations.

• Collaborate with NYC public schools and other organizations, individual speakers and Museum staff in preparing teacher and/or student programs.

• Maintain a working knowledge and practice of Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education (CR-SE) practices.

• Perform administrative tasks including event outreach and registration; updating outreach databases; preparing materials and schedules for professional development and specialized school and DOE programs; creating and maintaining school and teacher attendance sheets; coordinating program evaluation efforts with the VP of Education and Evaluation; assisting with the drafting reports; maintaining confidential documentation for CTLE records; updating CTLE sponsorship certification with New York State when needed; recording and archiving program recordings.

Requirements:

• 2‐4 years of experience working in a museum or other educational institution

• Familiarity with NY State and NYC teacher certifications and requirements.

• Comprehensive understanding of national and local K12 curriculum standards including Next Generation Science Standards and the C3 Social Studies Framework.

• Proven experience in program development for informal and formal educational settings for both students and teachers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multi‐task, effectively prioritize responsibilities, and complete projects independently and in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

• Creative, strategic thinker who loves exploration, experimentation, and joyful learning.

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter.

Intrepid realizes that it is rare an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, then we encouraged you to apply.

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a very inspiring mission!