Lead Museum Educator — Hands-On Art & Youth Programs

thefrickpittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Frick Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Lead Museum Educator to organize and lead high-quality, art-based educational experiences for students, families, and community groups across the Frick Pittsburgh’s museums, grounds, and outreach programs.

You will train as part of an education corps, lead hands-on activities, adapt programs to curriculum, and mentor junior educators while ensuring engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.

Qualifications

• Committed to fostering a workplace of inclusion and belonging.
• Background in education, museums, or art facilitation is a plus.
• Ability to teach children of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability in real time.
• Engaging speaker with energy, flexibility and collaborative spirit.
• Professional, reliable, punctual with a flexible schedule and monthly minimum availability.
• Strong interest in art and history to share with young visitors.
• Ability to address sensitive topics with empathy.
• Ability to lead tours for 2–4 hours and stand for long periods; able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Act 33/34 clearance and FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-of lead educator for hands-on, inquiry-based programs across three museums, greenhouse, and grounds.
• Attend and complete museum educator trainings; undergo museum-specific training one at a time.
• Lead tours for youth and family groups after training is complete.
• Tailor programs to curriculum, teacher requests, and student needs.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and meetings.
• Arrive 30 minutes before sessions to prepare and conduct pre-program briefings.
• Greet visiting groups and manage on-site check-in per guidelines.
• Stay after programs to review outcomes with staff and address challenges.
• Mentor new museum educators.

Skills

Flexible teaching style

Engaging speaker

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaborative

Punctual and reliable

Interest in art/history

Job description

The Frick Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Lead Museum Educator to organize and lead high-quality, art-based educational experiences for students, families, and community groups across the Frick Pittsburgh’s museums, grounds, and outreach programs.

You will train as part of an education corps, lead hands-on activities, adapt programs to curriculum, and mentor junior educators while ensuring engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.