Assoc. Professor - History jobs in Topeka, KS

Education Coordinator

Watkins Museum of History

Part-time, non-exempt, 24 hours/week

Rate: $18/hour

Paid time off and sick leave

Summary:

Responsible for building and maintaining connections with schools, educators, and local educator groups; managing education assistants; and planning, scheduling, and facilitating museum education programs.

· Schedule and facilitate museum field trips, classroom visits, and virtual programs for schools/teachers.

· Schedule and facilitate early childhood and homeschool programs.

· Work with Director of Engagement and Learning to develop and run family programs.

· Train and supervise student assistants/interns working on education or family programs.

· Build and maintain relationships with educators and school systems; work with communications staff (as time permits) to grow awareness of educational programming.

· Assist with grant projects.

· Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

· Management: ability to support peers and manage subordinates.

· Time Management: ability to manage time/work schedule of self and subordinates.

· Organization: ability to organize and maintain schedules, reservation systems, and manage multiple projects.

· Communication: ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and in a timely way with a variety of constituents who are inside and outside the workplace, including students, teachers, parents, volunteers, museum staff.

Experience/Education:

· High School graduate or equivalent.

· College degree or current enrollment.

· Training and/or experience in childhood education.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a high-functioning team.

· Ability to coordinate with museum’s curriculum specialist and follow lesson plans.

· Enthusiasm for working with children and their adults.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Interest in history and museums.

· Vaccinated against COVID-19.

· Willing to wear protective masks when required.

Reports to: Director of Engagement and Learning

Supervises: Volunteers, education assistants, interns

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to wear face masks when required for health policies?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person