JOB INFO
Education Curator
Children's Museum/Museo de los Ninos,
San Diego, California
Posted: 3/26/2008
Closes: Position open until filled
Level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Job categories: Education
The New Children’s Museum is seeking a progressive and entrepreneurial individual to serve as its Education Curator. NCM has served the San Diego community for the last quarter century. In May 2008, it will begin the next chapter in its history as it re-opens to the public in a new home with a unique museum experience: a contemporary art museum for families housed in a state-of-the-art green facility.
The Education Curator is responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing all programming in the 6,000 sq. ft. Arts Education Center. This programming may include school partnerships, a pilot school in residence program, after-school programs, camps, and weekend classes as well as specialized programs aimed at teen and toddler audiences. In addition, parent education and teacher training are part of the center’s programming. The Education Curator is ultimately responsible for upholding the Museum’s mission to serve as an advocate for the arts in schools and to serve the region’s diverse communities.
Primary Responsibilities
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Oversees all aspects of the Education Department of the Museum, including development, planning, managing and representation of the outreach and educational programs
- Develops an educational vision and direction for the Museum, ensures that all programming advances the Museum’s mission and core educational values
- Manages all public programming—activities, publications, and other means of communications—designed for diverse audiences, including children, teens, and parents as well as outreach to a broader audience interested in creativity and contemporary art
- Develops “in-reach” program to area elementary and secondary schools as well as programs with local community groups and over time will develop an outreach program
- Designs and implements program assessment for the Education, Studio Arts and Exhibitions departments
- Supervises the staff of the Education Department
- Oversees the volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and promotion
- Oversees intern program for the summer and academic year
- Develops educational programs for the Museum’s event/theater space and adjacent public park
- Develops and tracks the department budget
- Works with the Director and Development staff to secure funding for all program areas, including grant writing
- Represent staff as liaison to the Education Committee and at Board meetings as requested by Executive Director
- Additional duties as required
Qualifications
Education: Master of Arts in museum education, arts education, art history or an allied field (bilingual candidates and certified teachers are preferred).
Experience: Minimum five years experience in visual art or art museum education. Proven track record of creative program development and implementation, experience with outreach to schools preferred. Must be committed, and sensitive, to working with children. A knowledge of and/or openness to contemporary art, and the ability to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences, including other staff members, volunteers and the general public. Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills are necessary; ability to work as part of a team of dedicated professionals is essential. Excellent public presentation skills. Must be able to work in a demanding environment, requiring flexibility and creative problem solving abilities. Demonstrated supervisory and leadership ability. Familiarity with museum education theories and practice. Demonstrated understanding of principles of teaching in non-formal settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
How to apply
Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
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