Museum Educator

Agua Caliente Casinos•, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Educator works under the supervision of the Manager of Education and Public Engagement at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. The role offers educational tours, workshops, and lessons for school-age students, adult learners, and special groups, and engages visitors of multiple ages in interpreting the Museum’s collection through gallery carts. The Museum Educator also helps plan, coordinate, and deliver school and public programs, including weekend and evening programs, outreach initiatives, and other Museum activities. The position provides a welcoming presence for Museum guests and supports educational programming in collaboration with the Museum Education Specialist, Museum Public Programs Specialist, Visitor Services staff, the Education and Public Engagement team, and other departments. Programs take place in the Museum and in nearby outdoor areas, including the Oasis Trail and Education Garden.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in a formal or informal educational setting; volunteer experience counts.
Interest in and enjoyment of working with and teaching children and families.
Ability to work with large groups of children, parents, chaperones, and teachers at the Museum or off-site.
Ability to work with large adult tour groups.
Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office programs.
Ability to function in a high-energy team environment.
Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings; hours may vary by week.
Ability to work with diverse populations and communities.
Clear understanding of and respect for the culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the mission of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent.
Experience teaching with classroom or group management skills.
Knowledge of tribal communities and governments, including familiarity with the location, geography, history, and key personnel of regional Indian tribes.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests and guide learning through conversations about Agua Caliente history and culture.
Assist the Museum Education Specialist with developing and implementing K–12 object-based educational programs for school field trips.
Facilitate school programs at the Museum and off-site.
Provide input on school programs, gallery guides, and other educational content.
Assist the Museum Public Programs Specialist with Museum programs as needed.
Facilitate summer camp groups and assist with creating summer camp workshops.
Support and collaborate with Education and Public Engagement staff and other departments on the Museum’s mission and departmental initiatives.
Work with Visitor Services staff to help ensure visitors have a positive Museum experience.
Engage visitors using objects and education gallery carts in the Museum and along the Oasis Trail.
Provide tours for youth and adult groups in the Museum, along the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza’s Oasis Trail, and in the Museum’s Education Garden.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and day-of implementation of school and public programs, including weekend programs, evening programs, and outreach initiatives.