Museum Teacher

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Position Summary & Objectives

Museum Teachers provide a positive learning experience for school groups by delivering high-quality education programs at our museums and historic sites.  Museum teachers are responsible for learning and presenting provided program information in an accessible and enjoyable manner and facilitating hands-on learning activities to ensure that programs match curriculum expectations. Museum teachers assist with the mission of HBMS in bringing history to life by educating the public about Bethlehem’s rich heritage.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Learn and facilitate guided school tours and education programs.
  • Museum Teachers are expected to be available for at least two mornings Monday-Friday during the school tour season. Additional availability during the week is preferred.
  • Museum Teachers are required to learn all program stations as requested.
  • Museum Teachers are responsible for the setup and cleanup of their station(s).
• Ensure the safety of students during the school tour/program.
  • Museum Teachers will complete safety training (emergency procedures & operation of high horsepower wheel) for specific program activities and explain relevant safety rules to all groups.
• Ensure that buildings and sites are properly opened and closed as assigned.
• Provide students and chaperones with information to understand the needs of the collections (i.e., explaining why visitors cannot touch collections items on display in our museums and historic buildings). Museum Teachers will make sure visitors follow tour rules and will report any issues noticed which pertain to the collections, buildings, or grounds when providing a program at an HBMS site.
• Responsible for following any updated guidelines or content pertaining to HBMS school programs.
• Responsible for providing general availability for the school season in advance.
  • Museum Teachers are expected to be proactive in finding a replacement if they cannot perform a tour/program they had previously confirmed.
• Provide information regarding the mission and vision of HBMS and promote upcoming family-friendly programs and events.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Preference is given to those with an Associate’s Degree, BS, or BA in early childhood education and/or mid-level education (grades 4 – 8)

Experience:

• Preferred candidates will have experience working with K-8 aged students.
• Preferred candidates will have experience working at a museum or historical site.

Required Skills

• Must possess exceptional ability to relate to children and teachers
• Requires high energy levels.
• Must maintain flexibility and work well with colleagues.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to three hours.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

Duties of this position are performed at various HBMS historical sites. The position frequently requires standing, sitting, bending, walking and climbing stairs.  Tours and programs require being outside (programs are held rain or shine).

Museum Teachers are required to wear a program-specific costume unless otherwise noted.

Background Checks 

Job offers are contingent upon a clearance of a criminal record background check and a child abuse background check.

About HBMS

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites interprets three centuries of the history and culture of Bethlehem, PA from its founding as a Moravian community in 1741 to the 21st century. By vividly telling the stories of Bethlehem’s people through well-maintained buildings and sites, rare collections that are available through exhibits and research, and electrifying educational programs, we show the zeal and commitment of Bethlehem’s community in forging our American nation.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to ljancay@historicbethlehem.org

Note: This is a part time position.