Director of Museum Learning (Education & Programs)

The HR Team•Baltimore, MD

22h•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Port Discovery Children's Museum is seeking a dynamic and passionate educational leader to serve as their Director of Museum Learning. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape innovative learning experiences for children ages birth through 10 and their families while leading a talented team dedicated to the power of play-based learning. As a key member of the Learning & Visitor Experience leadership team, the Director of Museum Learning oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that reach thousands of children and families each year. The Director also serves as the supervisor and mentor for assigned staff of the Learning Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth, as well as be a visible leader on the museum floor. This position is for an experienced educator, museum professional, or youth development leader who believes in the transformative power of playful learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Arts Education, Child Development, or a related field.
5+ years of experience developing and delivering educational experiences for children and families in museums, schools, cultural institutions, nonprofits, or related settings.
3+ years of experience managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.
3+ years of experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or developing staff.
Strong written, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to connect authentically with children, families, staff, and community partners.
Passion for learning through play and child-centered education.
Excellent writing, organizational and scheduling skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education or a related field, or equivalent advanced professional experience.
Experience in museums, informal learning environments, cultural organizations, or youth-serving nonprofits.
Experience designing inclusive programs for diverse audiences is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Advance the museum's vision for playful learning across exhibits, programs, environments, and visitor experiences in partnership with the Learning & Visitor Experience leadership team.
Establish strategic priorities and develop short-term and long-term goals, implementation plans, and success measures for museum learning initiatives.
Ensure learning experiences align with Port Discovery's mission, strategic plan, educational philosophy, PLAY Framework, and organizational values.
Collaborate across departments to integrate learning goals into museum-wide initiatives and visitor experiences.
Design, implement, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences for children and families.
Oversee a diverse portfolio of programs, including: School and field trip programs, Public programs, Homeschool offerings, Summer camps, Overnight experiences, Community outreach initiatives, Sensory Friendly Sundays.
Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate assigned Learning Team staff.
Facilitate staff training and professional development.
Foster a culture of reflective practice, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Establish and maintain high standards of educational excellence and guest engagement.
Ensure museum learning experiences are welcoming, accessible, and engaging for all visitors.
Support the development of programs that serve diverse audiences, including: Children and adults with disabilities; Neurodivergent visitors; English language learners; ASL users; and Families from historically underserved communities.
Partner with museum leadership to identify and reduce barriers to participation.
Model exemplary facilitation and guest engagement practices.
Engage directly with children, caregivers, educators, and community partners.
Serve as an advocate for informal learning and play-based education throughout the museum.