Part-Time K-12 Museum Educator & School Programs

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

RISD Museum is seeking a part-time Museum Educator to plan and facilitate guided visits for K-12 students, including school pre-visits and partnerships with Providence schools.

The role supports lesson planning, visit logistics, and on-site coordination, while promoting equity and inclusive teaching. Scheduling, buses, and collaboration with the teaching team are essential components of the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum: a Bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, humanities, or related field with at least two years of museum or gallery interpretation and teaching experience.
• Equivalent combo of education and experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate guided visits for K-12 students at the RISD Museum.
• Develop and update lesson plans and materials for guided visits.
• Communicate with teachers and school staff to determine instructional goals and visit logistics.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Educator and Director on school partnership programs and teaching teams.
• Provide administrative and on-site support, including scheduling and transportation arrangements.
• Schedule and book buses and maintain bus records.
• Onboard graduate assistants and on-call educators for K-12 visits.
• Participate in Education Department discussions on learning and teaching.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Research skills

K-12 teaching

Studio art

Bilingual English-Spanish

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in art history/education/humanities

Job description

RISD Museum is seeking a part-time Museum Educator to plan and facilitate guided visits for K-12 students, including school pre-visits and partnerships with Providence schools.

The role supports lesson planning, visit logistics, and on-site coordination, while promoting equity and inclusive teaching. Scheduling, buses, and collaboration with the teaching team are essential components of the position.