Museum Educator - Part-time

General Description:

Museum Educators are responsible for presenting dynamic, interactive, inquiry-based programs, tours, and other educational activities to schools, community, adult, and youth groups at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (formerly known as Connecticut Historical Society) and at designated off-site venues. Museum Educators travel to all corners of the state delivering programs and presentations to children and adults of all ages. Museum Educators work closely with other members of the Education Department to develop content for programs. Museum Educators are responsible for assisting in the overall work of the Education Department and this position reports to the School Programs Manager.

Schedule: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week, and occasional evenings and weekends with notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching museum and classroom outreach programs for students in grades K through 12 around a variety of themes related to school social studies curricula. These programs include leading age-appropriate hands-on activities and primary source analysis.

· Traveling approximately twice per week to schools throughout Connecticut. Commuting time to non-Connecticut Museum locations is paid, and mileage is reimbursed at the federal reimbursement rate, which as of July 1, 2026 is $0.76/mile, but is subject to change. The teaching schedule is coordinated in advance.

· Setting and cleaning up educational activities, including preparing teaching materials in advance.

· Lead programs for other audiences as requested, including museum tours for adult groups, family programs, or adult outreach programs (commuting time to non-Connecticut Museum locations is paid and mileage in excess of normal commute to the Connecticut Museum is reimbursed at the federal reimbursement rate.)

· Active participation in team discussions and educator training.

· Performing other duties as assigned by the School Programs Manager.

Qualifications:

· Excellent interpretive, public speaking, and communication skills with an ability to adapt lessons and tours to different ages, learning styles, and abilities.

· Willingness, flexibility, comfort, and confidence to teach school programs and lead hands-on activities with children.

· Experience working with children and/or adults in a museum, school, or informal educational setting.

· Ability to think creatively and respond flexibly to unexpected situations

· Comfort in learning and presenting on various topics related to Connecticut history and culture

· Dedication to public service and a commitment to reaching diverse audiences.

· Reliability and personal organization to ensure that all commitments are met.

· A collaborative team member.

· Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to all participants and visitors.

· Access to reliable transportation for mileage-reimbursed travel to outreach programs.

· B.A. in history, education, art history or fine arts, or a related field preferred.

For additional information

Please visit: https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/job-internships/

Compensation
$17.25 per hour

Benefits
Eligible for generous part time employee benefits including paid vacation and sick time and participation in employer-contributing 403b plan.

Schedule
20-25 hours per week, occasional evenings and weekends with notice. Delivering programs on-site in Hartford, CT and outreach programming throughout CT.

Other
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until position is filled. Final candidate subject to background and reference check.

How to apply
Please email cover letter and resume to Susan Presutti, Director of Human Resources, spresutti@connecticutmuseum.org, by August 3, 2026.

The Connecticut Museum is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Free parking
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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