AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Associate Educator, Teacher Programs
The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an Associate Educator for its teacher
programs. The Associate Educator is a member of the Skirball's
Education department and reports to the Head of School and Teacher
Programs. S/he works closely with other school and teacher program staff
and a corps of school-tour docents.
This is a full-time, 40-hour/week position with benefits. The Associate
Educator schedule is generally Mondays through Fridays, but s/he must be
able to work on Saturdays when teacher professional development
workshops are occurring.
Responsibilities:
-Create, develop, and implement all museum- and performance-based
professional development programs for Pre-K through Grade 12 teachers.
Assess teacher programs for relevancy, learning outcomes, and relevance
and appeal to audience; revise these programs as needed.-Serve as a
resource for professional development related to visual and performing
arts and teaching methodology for Skirball volunteer and staff educators
as needed; provide training and develop relevant supplemental materials
and instruction to enrich knowledge and enhance tour facilitation and
content skills.-Generate pre-visit materials for teachers whose students
are participating in Skirball performing arts programs. -Engage in
outreach efforts to teachers to promote school and teacher programs,
including coordinating the teacher e-newsletter, networking with
teachers and administrators and related arts organizations, and
delivering presentations at school and district meetings.
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree or higher in education, museum education, art
education, or related discipline.-A keen appreciation of and resonance
with the Skirball Cultural Center mission and educational goals.
-Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing teacher programs that
yield affective as well as cognitive outcomes.-Prior experience as a
classroom teacher; or related experience demonstrating credibility -in
training classroom teachers.-Knowledge of CA state standards in Social
Studies, VAPA, and other subjects.-Knowledge of Jewish culture and
history.-Proven success in recruiting and working with teacher
audiences.-Excellent oral and listening communications skills and the
ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and
socioeconomic backgrounds.-Excellent written communication skills,
especially in lesson planning and curriculum development, including
strong editing skills.-Demonstrated ability to develop productive
relationships within an organization and within the field.-Personal
computer skills; proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint.
Please send resume and cover letter describing your skills and interests
by mail, fax, or e-mail to:

Human Resources Department
Re: Associate Educator, Teacher
Programs
Skirball Cultural Center2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los
Angeles, CA 90049
FAX (310)
440-4595
humanresources@skirball.org

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