Museum Educator (Part-Time)
New York Transit Museum
Organization Description:
The New York Transit Museum presents dynamic, accessible, and inclusive exhibitions and programs that tell stories about mass public transportation and the people who make it possible. As the MTA’s official repository, the Museum connects transit to its broad public, creating educational experiences related to science, technology, arts, and the humanities. The Museum’s locations in an authentic 1936 Downtown Brooklyn subway station and Grand Central Terminal are sites for conversations about how mass transportation makes New York City and the region great by ensuring mobility, accessibility, sustainability, and a vibrant civic life for all.
Position Description:
The Museum’s educational programs focus on the history of our region through the lens of public transit and span a variety of topics that connect to many disciplines, including history, science, and the arts. Museum Educators primarily lead inquiry- and discussion-based school tours and workshops onsite on weekdays, and youth and family programs on select weekends. Educators lead school group tours and programs, adult group tours, and family programs. Museum Educators are also part of a roster of staff that assist with onsite public programs, offsite tours to behind-the-scenes locations and vintage train rides, birthday parties, and large-scale festivals. Museum Educators are familiar with best practices in informal education, object-based learning, and visual thinking strategies, and can lead relevant, engaging, experiences for different ages on a variety of themes.
Reports to:
School, Youth and Group Program Manager
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
– Lead inquiry-driven, curriculum-aligned educational group tours (Pre-K–12th Grade, College, Adult, Adult Seniors), and hands-on workshops.
– Review information in advance about groups and modify the experience accordingly.
– Lead youth and family programs/workshops.
– Occasionally lead and/or assist with educational programs across the Education Department including access programs, birthday parties, teacher programs, family programs, and public programs and events.
– Support the development of materials and strategies that enable accessible, inclusive, and multi-modal experiences.
– Prepare program supplies for tours and workshops.
– Contribute to new programs and initiatives.
– Attend department meetings and trainings to ensure continued growth and professional development.
Candidate Qualifications:
– Experience in a museum or informal learning environment working with school and youth programming (PreK–12th grade).
– Understanding of museum education theory and practice.
– Group management skills.
– Interest in learning about New York City curriculum and standards.
– Knowledge of and/or interest in New York City transportation history. Prior knowledge is not necessary.
– Work experience equivalent to a four-year degree in education, museum studies, history, science, humanities, or urban planning.\
– The ability to lead programs and/or engage with audiences in languages other than English is welcome, but not required.
– The ability to stand, walk, and navigate stairs for extended periods of time.
Position Type:
Part-Time
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Schedule:
Educators can expect to work approximately 15-20 hours per week, subject to seasonal changes and group demand. Weekday shifts are 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Weekend shifts may occur between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm. Educators should be available a total of 4-5 days per week (Wednesday-Friday), and 1-2 weekend days (Saturday and/or Sunday). Educators attend regular paid meetings and trainings.
Salary or Compensation:
$20/hr
Organization or Project Website:
http://www.nytransitmuseum.org
Application Info:
Please email a cover letter and resume to education@nytransitmuseum.org with the subject Part Time Museum Educator. Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Note: We are looking to fill the positions by early/mid-September with staff training September 25-27