Educator, K–12 Student Experiences Students and Educators 丨Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Learning Center

As part of the area of Students and Educators, the Educator provides instruction, contributes to curriculum development, and administrative support for in-museum, K-12 student learning experiences; contributes to planning and implementing training for a teaching corps that facilitates student experiences; and supports teacher inquiries and outreach related to student tours. These activities reflect a pedagogical vision and impact framework for the museum’s K-12 offerings that prioritizes access for all teachers and students to high-quality arts experiences across learning contexts, through an accessible, inclusive, multi-sensory, and multimodal approach, with a priority for Chicago Public Schools.

The Educator collaborates with colleagues in the Students and Educators division, the Ryan Learning Center, and throughout the museum to carry out their responsibilities. A member of Chicago’s education and arts ecosystems, the Educator facilitates culturally responsive museum engagement on a weekly basis, collaborating with teachers, schools, and communities to deepen audience connections and position the museum as a valuable space for connection, learning, and meaning-making.

This position holds a standard 9:00–5:00 Monday–Friday work week with occasional weekend and evening hours required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with K-12 audiences (students and/or teachers), adult professional development, and/or in museums or informal education settings.
• Emerging knowledge of culturally responsive and multimodal curriculum design benchmarked on state and national learning standards; an understanding of current education trends, assessment, documentation, evaluation, and methods for differentiated learning and instruction; working understanding of students’ developmental levels.
• Previous experience teaching with works of art and general knowledge of art history and various making techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with audiences of different backgrounds, levels of knowledge, and types of ability. Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, respond to shifting priorities and support multiple aspects of program development and operational sustainability.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and experience with remote work systems required; experience with data fidelity, database management, and museum object records preferred.
• Familiarity with Chicago’s K-12 education and arts ecosystems.
• Commitment to innovation and life-long learning.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.