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Museum Educator
2 months ago
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Job title: Educator
Reports to: Supervisor of Public Programs
Status: Part-time (up to 28 hours per week), Contract (1 year) with the possibility of renewal
Location: Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House Museum
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Reporting to the Supervisor of Public Programs, the Educator is responsible for researching, planning, and delivering on-site and outreach education programs including, school and youth programs, day camps and other children’s programs, lecture presentations and adult programs, and community outreach. This role plays an important role in supporting the development of meaningful, and inclusive programs that serve community members of all ages.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
- Researches, plans, and delivers school programs in accordance with target grade levels, curricula, and educational goals, including outreach.
- Researches, plans, and delivers educational programs for visitors of all ages in accordance with target audience and attendance goals, including youth groups, toddlers, seniors, etc.
- Researches, plans, and delivers day camps for PA Days, March Break, winter break, and summer.
- Plan and facilitate program requirements, including supplies, program set-up and clean-up, as well as assistance with building and site cleaning.
- Plans and delivers guided tour programs.
- Plans and delivers outreach programs within the community.
- Assists with the planning and delivery of special events/activities.
- Monitors and evaluates programs on an ongoing basis.
- Flexible and capable of adapting to unexpected situations, changing work hours, and working environment.
**OTHER DUTIES**
- Maintains security in the buildings, arming and disarming security systems and securing exits.
- Front-line duties and reception, such as processing gift shop and admission sales, and answering phones for general questions.
- Provide training assistance to co-op students or volunteers
- Occasional travel to pick up supplies for programming
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
**SKILLS**
- Class management, critical thinking, strong communication, attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, dependable, ability to work independently or in a team environment, customer service skills, understanding of children’s development
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- College Diploma or University Degree with a focus in History, Museum Studies, Child Studies, or Education.
- 1-3 years in a work setting with public and or/educational programming or teaching experience.
- Experience in developing and delivering camp/children’s programs is an asset.
- Standard First Aid & CPR certification is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Passion for history, museums, and culture.
- Enjoys working with children.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to excel in a flexible work environment.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Kate Almeida
Supervisor of Public Programs
Museums of Burlington
1240 North Shore Blvd. E.
Burlington, ON
L7S 1C5
**Job Type**: Part-time
**Salary**: $20.41 per hour
Expected hours: 21 - 28 per week
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
**Education**:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-03-29