Responsibilities include:

• Create, implement, distribute and evaluate school tour curricula according to grade levels, including pre-visit, post-visit, and on-site tour materials and lesson plans for each exhibit based on FCAT requirements and Sunshine State Standards

• Create and implement professional development workshops for teachers in conjunction with requirements for Miami-Dade County public schools

• Build and maintain relationships with teachers and principals at schools throughout the South Florida area, including public schools, private schools, synagogue schools and Jewish day schools

• Expand school audiences at the Museum and stay informed of school curriculum requirements

• Create docent materials for each exhibit

• Cultivate, train, observe and evaluate docents for guiding both adult and school groups

• Serve as docent for school groups, as needed

• Assist in writing grant proposals, as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of professional experience in museum education or related area

• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and to meet deadlines

• Proven success in working with and recruiting student and teacher audiences

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and backgrounds 

• Knowledge of museum education methods, such as the inquiry method and learning theories

• Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions and history preferred

• Strong planning, strategic and organizational skills to effectively coordinate and prioritize workload 

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to any qualified individuals you know.