Museum Educator: Engage Students & Lead History Tours

EM Technologies GmbH; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

History San José (HSJ) is seeking a Museum Educator to facilitate school programs at History Park, Gonzales/Peralta Adobe - Fallon House, and online. The role includes leading tours, public programs, and the Time Traveler’s Summer Camp, with engagement across K-12 groups and diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate will have formal or informal teaching experience in museums or related spaces, strong communication skills, and flexibility for occasional weekends and weeknights.

Qualifications

• Some college credits or a college degree in history, museum studies, liberal arts, and/or education
• Working experience in formal and informal educational settings like museums, theaters, community centers, and/or after-school programs
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and/or Matterport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible work schedule for occasional weekend and/or weeknight activities

Responsibilities

• Facilitates school programs that run from September to June and offers tours and public programs on select weekends
• Supports and leads the Time Traveler’s Summer Camp in summer
• Fosters educational experiences for students and museum audiences across HSJ sites and online
• Staffs and prepares elements of public programs or outreach as needed
• Attends team meetings and training sessions to learn teaching in a museum setting

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible schedule

Student-centered approach

Education

History degree

Museum studies

Liberal arts

Education

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Matterport

Job description

History San José (HSJ) is seeking a Museum Educator to facilitate school programs at History Park, Gonzales/Peralta Adobe - Fallon House, and online. The role includes leading tours, public programs, and the Time Traveler’s Summer Camp, with engagement across K-12 groups and diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate will have formal or informal teaching experience in museums or related spaces, strong communication skills, and flexibility for occasional weekends and weeknights.