Museum of the City of New York
We are currently seeking per diem educators to provide interactive experiences for school children that are interdisciplinary and bring together history, art, and STEM connections in science, technology, engineering, and math
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Museum Education |
Founded in 1923 as a private, non-profit corporation, the Museum of the City of New York connects the past, present, and future of New York City. It celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Children’s Center at the Museum serves over 46,000 children and adults each school year through fieldtrips, afterschool programs, family programs and professional development.
This fall the Museum will open New York at Its Core, a 3-gallery exhibition that presents the compelling story of New York’s rise from a striving Dutch village to today’s “Capital of the World,” a preeminent global city now facing the future in a changing world. We are currently seeking per diem educators to provide interactive experiences for school children that are interdisciplinary and bring together history, art, and STEM connections in science, technology, engineering, and math.
These programs are delivered to a wide ranging audience, from kindergarten to high school.
There is some flexibility as to which days of the week candidates are available, but priority will be given to those who can work mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and can be available more than two days a week.
Responsibilities
• Implement the School Programs by engaging students in discussion, inquiry, and hands-on activities for groups in grades K - 12
• Attend curator and educator-led trainings throughout the year
• Set up before and clean up after your group’s visit
• Restock/prepare materials for future visiting groups
• Make sure the group leader fills out the evaluation before leaving
• Work with full-time staff to re-order supplies and materials, address concerns about programs, and evaluate certain program aspects (as needed)
Qualifications
• BA or BS in education, history, art history, or museum studies. M.A./M.S. preferred.
• Only individuals with previous experience teaching in a museum setting should apply
• Knowledge of New York City history
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for working with school children
• Self-motivation
• Creativity and imagination
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly
Pay: $20/hr for direct work with children. Training rate will vary. Please note that all educators will be required to be fingerprinted through the Department of Education.
Please email your resume and cover letter to jsteinberg@mcny.org. No calls please.
Interviews will take place in July and August, and selection for the 2016-17 school year will be made in September.
Contact: |
Please email your resume and cover letter to jsteinberg@mcny.org. No calls please. |
Website: | http://www.mcny.org |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 07/26/2016 |
Closing Date | 10/20/2016 |