What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Teaching Specialist position at HILLWOOD MUSEUM?
Reports to: Head of Youth Audiences
Employment Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Hillwood is seeking a Museum Teaching Specialist to join our Interpretation team as a lead instructor for school and Girl Scout programs. This regular part-time role offers up to 24 hours per week with a consistent weekday and weekend schedule that combines educational excellence with professional growth opportunities.
What You’ll Do
As the Museum Teaching Specialist, you will serve as the primary instructor for youth educational programming and support the coordination of program logistics.
Program Delivery
- Lead 90-minute onsite field trips for school groups
- Lead 45-minute virtual field trips for schools
- Facilitate onsite Girl Scout programs on weekends, including:
- Guided tours of Hillwood’s mansion or gardens
- Hands-on art projects
Program Coordination
- Serve as the main point of contact for teachers and Girl Scout troop leaders while groups are onsite
- Coordinate with group leaders and internal departments to ensure smooth program operations
- Maintain all educational program supplies
- Coordinate setup and teardown for all programs
Program Development & Support
- Support the development of new lesson plans
- Assist with creating educational materials
- Help refine curriculum alignment
- Manage program logistics, including teacher communications and supply inventory
Who You Are
- Experience teaching or working with K–12 students in formal or informal educational settings
- A warm, engaging teaching presence that inspires young learners
- Strong organizational and logistical coordination skills
- A collaborative work style and comfort partnering across departments
- Excellent verbal communication and creative problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to creating welcoming experiences for diverse youth audiences
- Knowledge of school curricula and educational standards preferred
- Previous museum or cultural institution experience valued
Availability to work:
- Weekday mornings, Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Several weekend days per month, as scheduled
This position offers a structured schedule with meaningful responsibilities in museum education and is ideal for educators seeking substantial part-time work with opportunities to shape and develop educational programming.
We Offer
- A fabulous work culture that inspires your best work
- Flexibility with a hybrid work environment
- Support for career development with internal and external learning opportunities
- Retirement Savings Plan, with Hillwood matching up to 3% plus a discretionary match (up to 2% or more)
- Metro commuter benefits of up to $50 per month
- Mental wellness support
- Discounts in the shop and Hillwood café
- Free admission to the museum and festival days
- Casual Monday
- Free on-site parking
Join Our Team
Hillwood is seeking applicants from all backgrounds and educational levels to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color and people with marginalized identities to apply for open positions.
We strive to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Please do not hesitate to share what will make the process best for you. When sending your resume, please let us know of any accommodation you may find helpful while engaging in our process.
This position is compensated at $20.25 per hour.