SCHOOL AGE EDUCATOR (PT)

CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM INC; Saint Michaels (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) invites applications for a part-time School-Age Educator. The role focuses on delivering school-age programs for PK-12 students and fostering a positive learning environment on CBMM’s 18-acre campus, with opportunities to support teacher workshops and various youth activities.

Candidates should have a degree in education or related field and experience teaching children.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children in formal or informal settings.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Familiarity with Common Core and Maryland State Curriculum standards preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-age programs at CBMM and in classrooms.
• Greet and orient school groups to campus to facilitate learning.
• Assist with school-age outreach including teacher workshops and Educator Open Houses.
• Support other children’s programming, including classes, camps, and CBMM festivals.
• This part-time, hourly role requires a flexible schedule Monday through Friday during school days.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Strong communication

Adaptability

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, history, environmental science, or related field

Job description

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) explores and preserves the history, environment and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. As an educational institution, staff carries out CBMM’s mission, goals and vision, working individually and collaboratively to encourage the public’s access to our collections, programs, and resources.SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONThe School‐Age Educator is instrumental in facilitating the Education Department's programs for PK‐12 students, promoting CBMM’s mission through high‐quality educational programming. CBMM is committed to doubling the number of school children it serves annually, and the School‐Age Educator plays a vital role by fostering a positive learning environment for all school‐age visitors.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESDeliver school‐age programs at CBMM and in classrooms.Greet and orient school groups to campus to facilitate positive learning experiences.Assist with school‐age outreach initiatives including teacher workshops and Educator Open Houses.Assist with other children’s programming, including classes, camps, and CBMM festivals, as needed.This position is part‐time, hourly, and based on the demand for CBMM school‐age programs. Most programs will take place during the school day, Monday through Friday.All staff of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is expected to be available to work a flexible schedule.KEY ATTRIBUTESEnthusiastic, adaptable, and effective teacher who enjoys working with children from preschool to high school.Experience teaching children of various ages in formal or informal learning environments.Passion for the Chesapeake Bay and its people.Degree in education, museum studies, history, environmental science, or related field desirable.Familiarity with formal and informal learning theory, Common Core and Maryland State Curriculum standards preferred.Ability to foster positive work relationships with CBMM staff, superiors, and volunteers, and problem solve and respond positively and calmly to program changes.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.Physical ability to work with students on CBMM’s 18‐acre campus, exhibits, boats, and docks, in varied weather conditions.