Mar 29

Job: Assistant Curator of Education – Palm Beach County (Delray Beach, FL, USA)

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Position: Assistant Curator of Education
Posted by: Palm Beach County 
Location: Delray Beach, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening:

ASSISTANT CURATOR OF EDUCATION (40 hrs/week)

Position reports to: Curator of Education

Position Description:

The Assistant Curator of Education will be responsible for the creation and implementation of educational programs and materials, with a strong emphasis on children (K-12) activities and programs. This includes K-12 tour programs, Summer Tour Plus program, educator guides, teacher development workshops, outreach programs, and K-12 museum programs. The position requires a creative, dynamic and hands-on individual. The individual will be working closely with the Curator of Education and Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator in the development and implementation of programs. The person must be able to work weekends and evening events.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Work with Youth and Outreach Coordinator to create and implement museum educational programs and outreach for children and families.
  • Create curriculum for children tours and educator guides
  • Develop and implement programs for public and private school collaborations
  • Be the PBC School District and other collaborations liaison
  • Plan and implement teacher professional development workshops
  • Develop, implement, and oversee the MORY and Summer Tour Plus (STP) program activities with the Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator
  • Work with the Curator of Education and Curatorial department to create content and design layout for exhibit guides and other museum publications
  • Work with Curator of Education and Curatorial department in developing and managing the children exhibit spaces
  • Work with the Curator of Education with the docent program: educate, guide, monitor tours, create study guides
  • Mentor and supervise Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator and Education Program Coordinator on projects as needed
  • Perform outreach when necessary
  • Assist the Curator of Education as needed
  • And other duties as specified

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or above in Education (K-8 preferable)
  • Advanced degree preferred in Museum Education, East Asian, Japan, or Asian Studies
  • 5 years classroom teaching experience in the United States (K-8 preferable)
  • 3+ years experience in Japan
  • Must have at least 2 years experience working in a museum or cultural institution
  • Must have knowledge of Japanese language, culture, and art
  • Must have at least 3 years experience in developing, coordinating, managing, and promoting programs and events.
  • Excellent presentation skills and able to conduct outreach programs on Japanese culture when necessary
  • Detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment  Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing  Able to work with people of all ages
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, external clients, and the public
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player
  • Have personal transportation required for outreach programs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
  • Required to work occasional evenings and weekend events
  • Strong organizational and computer skills
Please send resume to wlo@pbcgov.org
Submission deadline: until position is filled
No phone calls, no walk-ins.

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