Date: 10/31/24

Reports to: Executive Director

Classification: Exempt/Salary

Position Overview:

Discovery Center Children’s Museum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Education Director to lead and manage the educational programs at our museum. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for children’s education and an ability to align curriculum development with the museum’s mission.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and overseeing a diverse range of educational initiatives aimed at maximizing engagement and generating revenue through programs such as outreach, camp-ins, homeschool initiatives, summer camps, and field trips.

Key Responsibilities: 

1) Curriculum Development

• Design and implement a comprehensive and engaging educational curriculum that aligns with the museum’s mission and educational standards.
• Collaborate with museum staff and external education specialists to ensure that the curriculum is innovative, inclusive, and impactful.

2) Program Management:

• Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of educational programs including outreach initiatives, camp-ins, homeschool programs, summer camps, and field trips.
• Develop creative and revenue-generating program formats that meet a variety of educational needs and age groups.

3) Revenue Generation:

• Identify and implement strategies to generate revenue from educational programs, ensuring their sustainability and growth.
• Work closely with the advancement team to promote educational programs and increase participation.

4) Partnership Development:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with schools, educators, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the museum’s educational offerings.
• Support the advancement team to secure grants, sponsorships, and partnerships to increase financial support for educational initiatives.

5) Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of educators and support staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.

6) Evaluation and Reporting

• Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and curricula.
• Prepare reports and presentations for museum leadership and stakeholders on program outcomes and future plans.

7) Other:

• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and educational program management, preferably in a museum or similar setting.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and build strong community partnerships.
• Experience in budget management and revenue generation.

Work Environment:

Primary environment:

Typical office and museum environment with constant co-worker and visitor interactions. The environment is maintained at an ambient room temperature, lighting, and traditional office equipment (such as: computers, printers, telephones, etc.) as found in a typical office environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed and may require walking primarily on a level surface throughout the day. Position may require reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as
required throughout the workday. May include lifting up to 30 pounds on occasion.

DISCLAIMER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested in the course of employment. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully; the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. The Company reserves the right to change the requirements of the position to meet the changing needs of the Company. Changes may include, but are not limited to, the essential duties and the qualifications required for the position.

If interested, please send a resume to lanap@discoverycentermuseum.org