Exhibitions Educator (PT)
The New York Public Library
Organization Description:
On a mission to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen communities.
Position Description:
Exhibitions Educators will join a team that is responsible for facilitating field trips to the Polonsky Exhibition of the New York Public Library’s Treasures and within the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, for students in grades 2-12. Exhibitions Educators will report to and work closely with the Manager of Collections Education and the Field Trip Coordinator to ensure that students and educators have a positive experience as they learn about The New York Public Library’s history, exhibitions, and collections.
The field trip program is part of the Center for Educators and Schools, and supports the Library’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening communities. For some students, a field trip to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and the Polonsky Exhibition of the Library’s Treasures is the first encounter with research libraries and collections; we aim to ensure that students feel welcome, engaged, and interested in returning throughout their academic and personal futures.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own
Engaging facilitation of K-12 exhibitions field trips that ensures students feel welcome in library spaces and interested in library collections
Historical accuracy and cultural competence for programs they facilitate
Practice of openness and flexibility for learner-centered experiences
Teach
Exhibitions-based content to K-12 students and educators
Information about The New York Public Library to K-12 students and educators
Improve
Educators and students’ awareness, knowledge, and interest in The New York Public Library and its collections
Field trip program and educator tour offerings
Some expectations for this role are that within
1 month, this person will:
Learn the scope of the role and the field trip program goals
Learn about the Library’s history and how research is conducted at NYPL
Develop 1-2 ideas for thematic field trips
Practice field trip tours with colleagues
3 months, this person will:
Facilitate field trips in the Polonsky Exhibition and additional exhibitions at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Attend staff trainings and department meetings
Contribute ideas to the team about teaching with exhibited objects
Understand the research divisions, collections, services, and programs offered at the Library
6 months and beyond, this person will:
Iterate, reflect, and collaborate with colleagues to improve the field trip program offerings
Research and learn about exhibited objects
Develop specialized thematic tour activitie
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
– Facilitate positive learning experiences for students and educators on field trips in the Polonsky Exhibition and other exhibitions in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
– Creatively contribute to the growth and development of the field trip program through ongoing research and learning, planning thematic tours and writing program descriptions, and developing supplementary materials
– Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities
– Communicate with internal stakeholders including Visitor Experience, Exhibitions, Research, and Security
– Use best practices with teaching in exhibitions, and adhere to the Center’s intellectual integrity
Required Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Education or Studies, or a related field or a Bachelor’s degree in History, Literature, Art, Material Culture, or related field in combination with experience teaching
Required Experience
– 3 years experience teaching students between grades 2-12.
– 3 years experience teaching with objects and artifacts, historical documents and records, manuscripts and archives, historical landmarks, or visual arts or 3 years experience teaching content in civics education, history, cultural and ethnic studies, literature, or art
Candidate Qualifications:
Required Skills
– Teaching with best practices in museum education and/or progressive education (student-centered, object and inquiry-based teaching, Visual Thinking Strategies)
– Multilingual fluency/Language in addition to English, especially Spanish.
– Excellent communication, written and verbal, for varied audiences, including public speaking, managing group discussion, classroom management, and listening skills
– Cultural competence
– Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
– Ability to adapt and improvise plans
– Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, tact, friendliness, poise and firmness
Position Type:
Part-Time
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary or Compensation:
$30/hr
Organization or Project Website:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/b3e49163-08fb-4270-a4df-133483bbed35
Application Info:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/b3e49163-08fb-4270-a4df-133483bbed35