Lead Museum Educator & School Partnerships

JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI, seeks a Lead Educator to develop and oversee engaging educational programming for diverse audiences. You will collaborate with educators, artists, and museum teams to create standards-aligned curricula and gallery resources, while strengthening partnerships with regional schools and districts.

You will supervise the Senior Educator and Learning and Access Coordinator, mentor staff, and advance accessibility in learning experiences, aiming to

Qualifications

• Strong communication, teaching, and inclusive learning practices.
• Ability to develop engaging learning experiences connected to artists, exhibitions, and collections.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff and working with school partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of K–12 educational programming.
• Collaborate with Programming, Exhibitions, and Collections to create workshops and resources.
• Cultivate partnerships with regional K–12 educators and districts.
• Plan, curate, and promote Youth Art Month exhibition activities.
• Supervise and mentor the Senior Educator and Learning and Access Coordinator.
• Support broader audience engagement and institutional collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Teaching practices

Inclusive learning

Curriculum development

Staff training & mentoring

Collaboration with educators

Independent work

Museum education knowledge

Art education programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (education/arts related)

Job description

John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI, seeks a Lead Educator to develop and oversee engaging educational programming for diverse audiences. You will collaborate with educators, artists, and museum teams to create standards-aligned curricula and gallery resources, while strengthening partnerships with regional schools and districts.

You will supervise the Senior Educator and Learning and Access Coordinator, mentor staff, and advance accessibility in learning experiences, aiming to