Associate Director, Education- THM

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

32d•CA$100,000 - CA$110,000

About The Position

The Toronto Holocaust Museum (THM) is seeking an Associate Director of Education to lead its Education department. This role involves overseeing school visits, teacher professional development, educational resources, and managing museum educators. The goal is to establish the THM as a leading institution for Holocaust education in the province, emphasizing best practices, innovative thinking, and relevance to contemporary issues like antisemitism. The position is a senior role within a new, state-of-the-art institution, designed for the post-survivor era, and aims to foster understanding of Jewish history and identity. The role is full-time with a salary range of $100,000–$110,000 annually.

Requirements

Master’s degree in History, Education, or Museum Studies
Sound knowledge of Holocaust history, Jewish history, museum teaching and learning, and object interpretation strategies.
Minimum of 5-7 years of proven leadership experience in a museum or educational setting
Understanding of the role of education in a museum and best practices in the museum education field.
Experience building positive and professional relationships with a range of stakeholders and constituencies.
Experience supervising personnel (volunteer and staff)
Program and budget development skills
Project management and planning skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Able to work effectively in a team setting within the department and collaborate across the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Own the development and delivery of all school-based programming, including field trips, workshops, survivor speaker sessions, and special initiatives, through supervision of the museum educator, and coordinator.
Oversee Operations Coordinator on matters pertaining to school visits and volunteer training for school visits.
Set strategic direction for school engagement, including programs, resources, and partnerships with school boards and educational stakeholders.
Develop and implement a teacher engagement strategy across school boards, including professional development (in person and online), curriculum-aligned resources, and respond to Ministry of Education changes, distinguishing THM in the landscape.
Build, maintain, and expand relationships with school boards, equity leads, and administrators across public, private, Jewish day, and supplemental schools; drive recruitment and retention of school groups.
Manage and strengthen institutional partnerships (e.g., Azrieli Foundation, Facing History) and identify opportunities for new collaborations.
Design and execute evaluation frameworks for educational programming; analyze evaluation data to inform improvements and decision-making.
Deliver off-site and virtual programming, including workshops and teacher training across the GTA for schools, universities, and other groups.
Oversee policies and response protocols for on-site school-related incidents, liaising with parents, educators, and administrators as needed.
Collaborate with the Chief Curator and Experience team to develop community outreach strategies, exhibitions, and specialized programming (including tours and survivor engagement).
Lead recruitment, training, and coordination of speakers and facilitators for educator and volunteer programming.
Partner with the Marketing Director to promote educational programs, including contributing content for newsletters, the educator portal, website updates, and donor/grant materials.
Develop and manage the budget for school and teacher activities, including monitoring revenues and expenses.
Contribute as a senior team member to institutional planning, reporting, grant support, and occasional weekend/evening management coverage.
Stay current on best practices in museum education and Holocaust education, ensuring programming reflects leading standards and innovation.