Assistant Director of Teacher Programs
About The Position
The National WWII Museum is seeking an Assistant Director of Teacher Programs to provide leadership for teacher professional development initiatives and curriculum development. This role is central to the Museum’s strategic plan, focusing on K-12 education. The Assistant Director will manage a team of educators responsible for creating and presenting standards-aligned curriculum and will develop and oversee plans to expand professional development offerings both locally and nationally through various program formats. The position involves presenting professional learning sessions and contributing to goal setting, workflow management, budgets, and fundraising proposals. This role collaborates with the Education Department and other Museum colleagues to engage thousands of teachers annually.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of two years of experience managing a team.
- Minimum of five years’ experience working with elementary and/or secondary school students and teachers in a museum, school, or other educational setting.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing classroom curricula and professional development experiences.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to work overtime during special events, heavy programmatic or visitation periods, or to meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree strongly preferred in K–12 education, history, museum education, or a related field.
- Familiarity with state-level and national standards across disciplines is preferred.
- A deep understanding of the needs of students and teachers, and of the role museums can play in supporting them, is essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of educators who work with teachers and support the successful planning and execution of projects, programs, and initiatives.
- Develop and execute a strategy for classroom curriculum and content creation, as well as related educator professional development.
- Lead the team in curriculum design and the presentation of teacher professional development programs.
- Serve as the lead administrator for the Museum’s onsite professional development initiatives, including annual intensive summer professional learning programs, one-day workshops, and onsite teacher events.
- Work with the Director of Teaching and Learning and the Associate Vice President of Education to define and refine K–12 education strategic priorities, and to ensure the quality, accessibility, and distribution of the Museum’s K–12 curriculum and content.
- Work with the team to expand and refine teacher initiatives through strong program design, documentation, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with the team to establish a planning calendar that supports program growth, funding, promotion, and staff coordination.
- Support staff development by delegating responsibilities effectively, evaluating performance, encouraging professional growth, and creating opportunities for leadership and collaboration within the department and across the Museum.
- Partner with the Institutional Advancement Department to develop funding proposals for teacher initiatives and classroom content.
- Assist the Education Department and the President’s Office with planning and logistical support for meetings of the Board Education & Access Committee, Board Executive Committee, and Board of Trustees.
- Participate in assigned task forces, staff committees, projects, assignments, and related duties as directed by the Director of Teaching and Learning or the Associate Vice President of Education.
Benefits
- Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
- Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
- Long term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Free parking
- Tuition assistance and professional development
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
