Assistant Educator of School Programs

Newfields; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfields is seeking an Assistant Educator for School Programs in Indianapolis to expand school engagement, develop and coordinate teacher-focused programs, and create docent-ready curricula aligned with Indiana standards. The role collaborates with Marketing to design promotional materials and supports training of volunteer docents while managing program documentation and expenses.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field and have 3–5 years of museum experience focused

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional museum experience with a focus on PreK–12 engagement.

Responsibilities

• Expand school engagement with teachers, school administrators, and districts partners.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement school and teacher programs, including workshops, continuing education sessions, educator and student resources, and field trips.
• Develop new programs, partnerships, and resources that integrate emerging trends in PreK-12 education.
• Design print and digital promotional materials with Marketing and Communications.
• Translate Indiana Academic Standards into docent-ready learning goals and curricula.
• Assist in training and evaluation of volunteer docents for school programs.
• Maintain and update docent teaching materials and digital files.
• Assist with tracking expenses and maintaining program documentation.
• Represent Newfields at off-site events and school programs.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and campus projects.

Skills

School program development

PreK-12 engagement

Museum education

Program coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Museum Education/Art History/Education

Job description

Newfields
4000 Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Description

Opportunity Title: Assistant Educator, School Programs

Reports To:Assistant Director of Education

Salary Range: $50,000– $52,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expand school engagement with Newfields by building and maintaining relationships with teachers, school administrators, and districts partners.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement school and teacher programs, including but not limited to teacher workshops, teacher continuing education sessions, educator and student resources, and field trips.
• Develop new and innovative programs, partnerships, and resources that integrate emerging trends in PreK-12 education.
• With Marketing and Communications, design print and digital promotional materials.
• With the Educator, Tour and Docent Programs, translate Indiana Academic Standards and child development principles into docent‑ready learning goals and object-based teaching curricula.
• Assist in the training and evaluation of volunteer docents, particularly for school programs, with emphasis on effective gallery teaching to achieve program objectives.
• Maintain and update docent teaching materials and digital files.
• Assist with tracking expenses and maintaining program documentation.
• Represent Newfields at off-site convenings, conferences, and school education programs.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and contribute to campus-wide projects.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Museum Education, Art History, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional museum experience with a focus on PreK–12 engagement.

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