Museum Educator (36768)

AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS•, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Educator at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, under the supervision of the Manager of Education and Public Engagement, is responsible for delivering educational tours, workshops, and lessons to a diverse audience including school-age students, adult learners, and special groups. This role involves engaging visitors of all ages, interpreting the museum's collection using gallery carts, and assisting with the planning and execution of school and public programs. The position supports the Education and Public Engagement team in various initiatives, including weekend and evening programs, outreach, and other museum events, ensuring a positive visitor experience and contributing to the museum's mission.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required.
Experience in a formal or informal educational setting (volunteer experience included).
A declared interest in and enjoyment in working with/teaching children and families to create a positive museum experience.
Able to work with large number of children, parents, chaperones, teachers visiting the museum or at an off- site educational event.
Able to work with large number of adult tour groups visiting the museum.
Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office programs.
Ability to function in a high energy team environment.
Must have a clear understanding 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 is preferred.
Experience teaching utilizing classroom/group management skills preferred.
Knowledge of tribal communities and governments, including familiarity with the location, geography, history and key personnel at Indian tribes in the region preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a friendly and welcoming presence for all guests throughout the Museum by thoughtfully guiding their learning in conversations about Agua Caliente history and culture.
Assists the Museum Education Specialist with the development and implementation of K-12 object-based Museum educational programs for school field trip programs.
Facilitates school programs in and out of the Museum.
Gives input to Museum Education Specialist for the development of school programs, gallery guides, and other educational content.
Assists the Museum Public Programs Specialist for Museum programs as needed.
Facilitates summer camp groups, assist with the creation of summer camp workshops.
Supports and collaborates with Education and Public Engagement staff and other departments to support the Museum mission and departmental initiatives.
Works with Visitor Services staff to ensure that museum visitors have a positive experience with the Museum.
Interact with visitors using objects and education gallery carts in the museum and along the Oasis Trail.
Provides group tours to youth and adult audiences in the museum and along the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza’s Oasis Trail and Museum’s Education Garden.