Part-Time Museum Educator: K-12 & Virtual Programs

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

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.