Director of School Programs & Education Innovation

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Free parking

Tuition assistance

Employee engagement programs

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum seeks an experienced educator and strategic thinker to lead its school programs team. Responsible for curriculum-aligned services for teachers, students, and the community, this leader will oversee programs serving PreK–12+ students at the Museum, via videoconference and in schools, and support the Words & Music program.

The role requires strong museum education knowledge, development of classroom resources, professional development workshops, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, museum studies, music, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years work history in a museum or school
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Significant understanding of museum education practices, including object-based and inquiry-based learning
• Significant experience working with children and adults through educational programming in diverse settings
• Comfort navigating databases and analyzing reports
• Proven ability to write high-quality, outcome-based lesson plans/curriculum
• Previous experience designing and facilitating professional development programs for adult educators

Responsibilities

• Lead the school programs team and oversee curriculum-aligned services for teachers, students, and the community
• Oversee outcomes-based gallery tours, school programs, and web content
• Manage staff, volunteers, and on-call educators
• Support Words & Music school programs, including summer songwriting camp and partner programs
• Plan, train, and evaluate for school programs
• Coordinate with partner schools and districts to expand services and engagement

Job description

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum seeks an experienced educator and strategic thinker to lead its school programs team. Responsible for curriculum-aligned services for teachers, students, and the community, this leader will oversee programs serving PreK–12+ students at the Museum, via videoconference and in schools, and support the Words & Music program.

The role requires strong museum education knowledge, development of classroom resources, professional development workshops, and