Educator

Maymont; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Staff education programs

Job summary

Maymont Foundation in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a full-time Educator to deliver environmental and historical programming across the grounds, Mansion, and gardens. Reporting to the Manager of Education, this role emphasizes engaging learners of all ages and upholding Maymont standards.

The position involves planning, delivering, and evaluating programs, collaborating with staff, and supporting community outreach and fundraising activities as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in non-formal teaching or related educational setting.
• Experience with school-age children and familiarity with Virginia SOLs.
• Associate’s degree in history, museum studies, education, biology, environmental science, science education, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, schedule, and implement educational programs with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Prepare and coordinate resources for education and outreach programs; align with learning standards.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual programs at Maymont Mansion and outdoor gardens.
• Provide animal care for education animals under supervision.
• Collect evaluations and attendance for reports.
• Represent education at meetings and collaborate with other departments.
• Engage with public speaking engagements and events as needed.
• Support community and fundraising events; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Teaching children

Budgeting

Animal handling

Background check

Driver's license

Interest in history/environmental sci

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in history/museum studies/education/biology/environmental science

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park, located in Richmond, Virginia, with many unique experiences for all to enjoy, including the historic Maymont Mansion, The Robins Nature Center, arboretum, formal gardens, and habitats for native Virginia wildlife and farm animals. Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the nonprofit Maymont Foundation, committed to creating experiences that delight, educate and inspire its guests.

The Maymont Foundation is seeking a full-time, non-formal Educator to implement a wide variety of educational programming including environmental, historical, and other learning experiences throughout the grounds. This position reports to the Manager of Education.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the planning, development, scheduling, and implementation of educational, community, and outreach programming with a focus on Maymont’s goals to expand diversity and promote equity and inclusion
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of resources, for all education and outreach programs and incorporates state and national standards of learning curriculum
• Facilitates in-person and virtual programming aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning within the Maymont Mansion and outdoors in the historical gardens and grounds.
• Provide proper animal care to environmental education animals under the direction of the Senior Manager of Zoology
• Assist with collecting evaluations, program attendance and visitation numbers for monthly and annual reports
• Represent the education department at various institutional meetings
• Work effectively with other departments
• Represent Maymont at public speaking engagements and events as requested
• Support Maymont community and fundraising events, which may occur outside normal work schedule
• Assists with other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

Competencies:

• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of or interest in history and/or environmental science and how it relates to today
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Ability to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction to children and Maymont guests
• Ability to understand and work within a budget
• Experience or a willingness to learn handling tame domestic or exotic animals including mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license required with reliable transportation to and from Maymont

Education And Experience

• One year of experience in non-formal teaching or related educational setting
• Experience working with school age children and familiarity with Virginia SOL’s and Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards
• Associate’s degree in history, museum studies, education, biology, environmental science, science education, or related field preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking and talking for extended periods
• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid-time-off and health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

FLSA Status: Full-Time Non Exempt

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Maymont Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.