Part-Time Museum Educator: Interactive Tours for TK–12

Skirball-Cultural-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a dynamic and engaging educator to facilitate school tours for TK–12th grade students. Part-time Educators lead inquiry-based tours in the Skirball’s exhibitions on Jewish culture and history, immigration, and archaeology, as well as in the Noah’s Ark exhibition.

The role uses scripted content and interactive strategies including object-based learning, storytelling, puppetry, movement, music, and artmaking to create student-centered experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or leading interactive programs for TK–12 students.
• Background in museum education, storytelling, theater, puppetry, music, archaeology, or related fields.
• Strong public speaking and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage students of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Warm, welcoming, professional demeanor.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Physical ability for active programs and outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive, inquiry-based experiences for students and families, indoors and outside, using movement, storytelling, music, puppetry, and hands-on activities.
• Prepare tour materials, organize supplies, and supervise students during lunch on campus.
• Collaborate with educators and Skirball team to create a welcoming environment.
• Help maintain gallery spaces by resetting materials and ensuring safety and organization.
• Participate in ongoing training and apply feedback to improve teaching skills.
• Support Education and Family Programs with various tasks as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom management

Storytelling

Puppetry

Museum education

Team player

Spanish

Job description

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a dynamic and engaging educator to facilitate school tours for TK–12th grade students. Part-time Educators lead inquiry-based tours in the Skirball’s exhibitions on Jewish culture and history, immigration, and archaeology, as well as in the Noah’s Ark exhibition.

The role uses scripted content and interactive strategies including object-based learning, storytelling, puppetry, movement, music, and artmaking to create student-centered experiences.