Education Programs Lead: Teacher & Student Learning

Saint Louis Art Museum; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,561 - 74,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Saint Louis Art Museum seeks an Associate Educator, Teacher and Student Learning to lead interdisciplinary education initiatives for early childhood through college audiences. You will design dynamic programs, train teaching staff, and build school partnerships to advance SLAM’s learning priorities.

Responsibilities include developing engaging in-person and virtual programs, managing budgets, evaluating impact, and presenting at events.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history, art education, studio art, museum studies, or related discipline.
• Three or more years of professional museum education and/or teaching experience with K-12 audiences.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Demonstrated ability in object-based teaching and knowledge of diverse learning and teaching styles.
• Familiarity with current best practices in art, museum, and classroom education strategies.
• Proven ability to successfully handle several projects simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines.
• Capable of balancing strategic thinking and planning with ongoing program implementation and day-to-day administrative duties.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and proactively with diverse colleagues, collaborators, and audiences.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
• Proficiency with virtual program delivery.
• Preferred: Experience supervising staff and preparing and monitoring budgets. Studio art experience. Experience working with volunteer educators.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate a strategy for engaging teachers and students aligned with departmental philosophy and institutional priorities.
• Develop and implement the Museum’s strategy for increasing and enhancing student engagement.
• Create, implement, and evaluate in-person and virtual interdisciplinary programs and resources tied to collections and exhibitions.
• Oversee training of Gallery Teachers and evaluation of volunteers, ensuring effective classroom facilitation.
• Lead outreach to regional schools and build partnerships with districts, colleges, and community groups.
• Develop Teacher Advisory Group and evaluation instruments to measure impact and drive improvements.
• Identify collaborators and maintain relationships with cultural organizations to support partnerships.
• Prepare and manage budgets for Teacher and Student Learning.
• Stay informed on best practices and trends in preK-12 and higher education to develop innovative programs.
• Supervise staff and contractors; guide volunteers and interns in learning activities.
• Present programs, lead tours, and represent the Museum at conferences and school programs.
• Contribute to division-wide priorities and participate in cross-functional museum projects.
• Manage the Student Gallery and coordinate exhibitions and related materials.

Skills

Museum education experience

K-12 teaching experience

Evenings/weekends availability

Object-based teaching

Diversity of learning styles

Best practices in museum education

Project management

Collaborative work

Public speaking

Writing skills

Virtual program delivery

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Studio art experience

Volunteer educator collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in art history, art education, studio art, museum studies, or related discipline

Job description

Saint Louis Art Museum seeks an Associate Educator, Teacher and Student Learning to lead interdisciplinary education initiatives for early childhood through college audiences. You will design dynamic programs, train teaching staff, and build school partnerships to advance SLAM’s learning priorities.

Responsibilities include developing engaging in-person and virtual programs, managing budgets, evaluating impact, and presenting at events.