Museum Education Manager

Museum Education Manager

Summary: The Museum Education Manager is responsible for all in-museum and outreach educational experiences that CMON provides. This position is responsible for managing the Education team, providing administrative support for all education programs, and teaching (in classroom settings and within museum exhibits). The Museum Education Manager works closely with all managers, especially the Visitor Experience Manager and the Exhibits Manager, to ensure all visitors have a joyful and engaging experience.

Reports to: CEO

Supervises: Museum Educator, Arts Educator, Museum Education Coordinator, Museum Education Assistant

Major Duties

General

• Collaboration with and supervision of Museum Educators to develop lesson plans for all classroom education programs; Implementation of classroom educational programs, including but not limited to:

• Mini Wonders
• Mega Wonders
• Art Workshops
• Home-school Workshops

• Development and implementation of all camp experiences, including developing curriculum appropriate for multiple age ranges/grade levels

• Collaboration with and supervision of Museum Education Coordinator:

• Registration, data management, and documentation for all education programs
• Implementation of field trip experiences, including optional lessons with curriculum connections based on grade level
• Implementation of community-partnership events such as VPK outreach and tabling events

• Implementation of day-to-day educational activities, within museum exhibits: such as Pop Ups, Storytime and any other day-to-day experiences

• Teaching educational programs in the classroom and within museum exhibits

• Collaborate with the Exhibits Manager and Visitor Experience Manager to provide educational content/text/support for exhibits and visitors experiences.

• Collaborate with Chief Administrative Officer to recruit and hire appropriate full-time, part-time and contract employees as needed.

• Supervise, evaluate and provide coaching for the full-time and part-time education staff members: Supervise, evaluate and provide coaching for any additional contract employees hired for camps (fall, winter, spring break, summer)

• Develop evaluative culture and measures to consistently ensure the museum is reacting to visitor needs and concerns (development and implementation of surveys as needed)

• Creation and oversight of mutually beneficial partnerships in the region

• Ensure the Florida Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks are tied to each exhibit and educational program for corresponding targeted grade ranges

• Assist the leadership team with grant-making as it relates to education related opportunities

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in education management role in a museum or other educational organization
• 3-5 years’ teaching experience in classroom setting, preferably with preschool age or early elementary age students
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as education, early childhood, or museum studies
• Experience with building curriculum and lesson plans that complement educational objectives of the public school system
• Strong fiscal management capabilities
• Ability to work independently
• Exceptional organizational skills and reliable performance are a must
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of CMON
• Effective communicator, verbal & written skills, and positive demeanor
• Ability to interact with employees, donors, vendors and members in a positive manner
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must pass a background check and be fingerprinted
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Cloud-based document management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize needs
• Able lift up to 25 lbs, bend, reach, and stretch without assistance

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

CMON is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) in compliance with all Federal, Florida State and local ordinances, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Vietnam Era Veterans eadjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Naples, FL 34109 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naples, FL 34109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,000