Part-Time Museum Educator: K-12 Interactive Tours (Hybrid)

American Association for State and Local History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden in New York City invites applications for a part-time Museum Educator to deliver interactive programs for K-12 audiences, collaborating with in-house teams. This seasonal role offers 16-24 hours per week on-site, with potential for additional hours and occasional remote work; compensation ranges from $20 to $35 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include virtual and in-person school programs, content tailored to diverse groups, and supporting

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages K-12 in museums or schools.
• Regular availability 2-3 days per week; occasional weekends/evenings.
• Proficiency facilitating Zoom meetings and webinars.
• Strong interest in museum education.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and flexible.
• Able to work with a team and communicate with diverse groups.
• Willing to learn new information and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual and in-person school programs for K-12 and college students.
• Tailor tour content to align with school groups' learning goals and curricula.
• Adapt content for groups with special needs, ELL, and other diverse audiences.
• Maintain gallery program supplies and spaces including touch objects and materials.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and outreach to grow our school programs audience.
• Lead programs for teachers during museum open houses; assist with prep and breakdown.
• Provide light administrative support and occasional event support.
• Develop virtual programs for homeschoolers and other states.

Skills

Experience with children

Zoom proficiency

Teamwork

Public speaking

Communication with families/school

Independent initiative

Flexible/adaptable

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Education

BA in Education or related field

MA in Museum Education (plus)

Background in NYC history

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

MS Teams

Windows Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden in New York City invites applications for a part-time Museum Educator to deliver interactive programs for K-12 audiences, collaborating with in-house teams. This seasonal role offers 16-24 hours per week on-site, with potential for additional hours and occasional remote work; compensation ranges from $20 to $35 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include virtual and in-person school programs, content tailored to diverse groups, and supporting