Educator - Full Time

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc. seeks Full Time Educators to design and deliver engaging educational programs for visitors of all ages both on-site and online.

The role emphasizes inclusive learning experiences that foster dialogue about criminal justice reform and actively support a diverse range of learners. Responsibilities include facilitating tours and workshops, training staff, and contributing to outreach efforts while upholding a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history, Education, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience in education, teaching, or working with youth.
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and incarceration; lived experience with incarceration strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences, including youth, adults and with special needs groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational programs including guided tours, interactive workshops and hands on activities.
• Ensure engaging, informative, and dialogue driven experiences for visitors both in person and virtually.
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment by encouraging questions, dialogue, and critical thinking among diverse groups of visitors.
• Incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into audience engagement.
• Assist in developing and implementing a variety of educational programs, workshops, and tours for diverse audiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in history, Education, or related field

Job description

Full Time Educators are responsible for implementing educational programming and activities to engage visitors of all ages both at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site and virtually. This role involves facilitating dynamic, learning experiences that enhance understanding and dialogue about criminal justice reform. Full Time Educators play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment at the historic site. This role will direct and support an environment of diversity and inclusion where staff of varying backgrounds can thrive, and assist other employees in the performance of their job duties as described below?

Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitation

• Lead educational programs including guided tours, interactive workshops and hands on activities
• Ensure engaging, informative, and dialogue driven experiences for visitors both in person and virtually.

Audience Engagement

• Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment by encouraging questions, dialogue, and critical thinking among diverse groups of visitors.
• Incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into audience engagement.

Training

• At the discretion of the Education Coordinator, assist in implementing training sessions for new and part-time staff.
• Includes being shadowed by new and part-time Educators when teaching and mentoring new staff. Create resources as necessary.

Outreach

• Support Education department outreach efforts, including teacher workshop

Program Development Support

• Assist in developing and implementing a variety of educational programs, workshops, and tours, suitable for diverse audiences including students, families and adults.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in history, Education, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience in education, teaching, or working with youth.
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and incarceration; lived experience with
• Incarceration strongly preferred
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Able to listen to conflicting perspectives and create a positive group dynamic even with the most difficult subject matter.
• Knowledge of audience engagement strategies and methodologies.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences, including youth, adults and special needs groups.
• Creativity and adaptability to lead engaging and innovative programs.
• Comfortable on camera and proficient in using digital tools like Zoom.
• Able to work well on your own with minimal supervision, but also enjoy collaboration and supporting your coworkers.
• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Proficiency in office software.
• Able to work weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in space where temperatures may vary to cold and hot
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to move through crowded spaces easily

EEO Statement

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. ESPHS strongly believes in second chances and, as such, is committed to providing appropriate employment opportunities to those who have been incarcerated. As a condition of employment, all individuals who accept an employment offer must complete a criminal background check. Eastern State will review any criminal record and make appropriate employment decisions in accordance with applicable law and its policies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Eastern State Penitentiary Halloween Nights employees are expected to be flexible and to take on additional duties as assigned, according to the organization’s needs and the staff member’s skills and abilities.