Museum Educator

The Colonial Dames of America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, owned by The Colonial Dames of America, seeks a part-time Museum Educator to deliver interactive experiences for K-12 students on-site and virtually. The role supports the education department behind the scenes and requires strong communication with teachers, families, and school groups.

The position is seasonal (one year) with an average of 16 hours per week, potential for extra hours, and occasional remote work may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with K–12 in museums or schools.
• Regular availability 2–3 days per week; some weekends/evenings possible.
• Proficiency facilitating Zoom meetings and webinars.
• Interest in museum education and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Team player who communicates effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist with marketing campaigns and outreach to grow school programs.
• Prepare, promote, and lead programs for teachers during museum events.
• Tailor tour content to school group learning goals and curricula.
• Adapt content for audiences with special needs and English learners.
• Develop virtual programs for homeschoolers and out-of-state schools.
• Support gallery teaching and handle program prep, setup, and teardown.
• Support public programs and speaker events as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Zoom proficiency

Flexible

Public interaction

Education

BA or higher in Education / Museum Education

Tools

Windows Office

Google Suite

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Job Posting: Museum Educator (Part-time; seasonal)

be part of the story! The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden is seeking a part time Museum Educator to provide interactive experiences for K-12 on-site and virtually.

About the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden

Today’s Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden presents the period of the Mount Vernon Hotel, which was in operation from 1826 until 1833. Owned and maintained by The Colonial Dames of America, the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden offers students of all ages a first‑hand glimpse into New York City history; visitors are given a rare opportunity to step back in time in a landmarked building that endures as a reminder of an important era in New York City’s history.

Museum Educator Opportunity

The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden has an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Museum Educator. We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who can support the work of the education department behind the scenes, enjoys interacting with the public and collaborating with in‑house team members. The ideal candidate can communicate effectively with individuals, families, teachers, and school groups, and is proficient in adapting tour content to the needs of our diverse audiences.

Part‑Time Seasonal Role: This position is part‑time (seasonal; one year) with an average of 16 hours per week (2 days per week on‑site at MVHM&G), excluding holiday weeks. There is potential for additional hours to be added and occasional remote work may be considered.

Compensation: $20-$35/hour based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Administrative (Fall):

• Assist with marketing campaigns, targeted outreach, and in building sustained community partnerships to grow our school programs audience.
• Help prepare, promote, and lead programs for teachers during museum open houses.

Content Development (Fall through Spring):

• Tailor tour content to align with school groups’ learning goals and classroom curriculum.
• With support, adapt tour content and delivery for groups with special needs, English Language Learners, and other diverse audiences.
• Develop programs to work virtually with homeschoolers and schools in other states.

Gallery Teaching (Spring):

• Conduct in‑person and virtual school programs for K‑12, college students.
• Maintain and monitor gallery program supplies and spaces, including touch objects, worksheets, and materials.
• Program preparation, break‑down, and light administrative assistance as needed.
• Occasionally support public programs and speaker events.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Experience working with children ages K‑12, especially in museums or schools.
• Regular availability 2‑3 days per week. Occasional weekend or evening availability.
• Proficiency facilitating Zoom meetings and webinars.
• Strong interest in museum education.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and flexible.
• Able to work with a team.
• Enjoy interacting with the public and able to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and school groups.
• Willing to learn new information.
• Ability to be proactive, use independent judgment and initiative.
• Able to climb stairs in our landmarked building to access galleries on the first and second floors, office on the third.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in Education, History Education, Art Education, Museum Studies, or related field.
• Background in New York City history.
• MA in Museum Education or currently enrolled in such a program a plus.
• Prior museum teaching experience.
• Experience interacting with diverse groups.
• Experience working with groups with special needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to engage audiences using learner‑centered teaching strategies such as object‑based learning, visual thinking strategies, and inquiry‑based dialogue.
• Confidence with Windows Office suite, Microsoft Office 365, Google suite and basic digital communication tools such as Google Meet, Zoom, and MS Teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Colonial Dames of American/MVMH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.