School & Educator Programs Coordinator

Studio Museum in Harlem•New York, NY

110d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Studio Museum in Harlem seeks a highly motivated and energetic museum education professional to coordinate its School and Educator Programs. The Museum’s School Programs offer a rich resource for teachers and students to explore and examine art and culture through engagement with the Studio Museum’s mission. The School and Educator Programs Coordinator plays a key role in planning and implementing these initiatives, which include multi-session school partnerships, artist classroom visits, and pre- and post-museum sessions. These programs reflect the Museum’s commitment to serving as a natural extension of the classroom. At the heart of our school programs is the formation of creative partnerships with schools serving pre-K through 12th grade students, working collaboratively to enhance curricula and support innovative teaching practices. Educator Programs demonstrate the Museum’s dedication to extending learning beyond traditional classroom and museum experiences. These programs respond to the growing demand for high-quality arts education from an interdisciplinary perspective. The Coordinator will organize a range of Educator Programs that recognize teachers as professionals at the center of education, whose contributions profoundly impact student learning and development. This position reports to the Senior Director of Learning and Engagement.

Requirements

Experience with community outreach and developing relationships with educational, and social / cultural organizations
Demonstrated ability in the successful development and maintenance of school partnerships and educator programs
Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work with close attention to detail
Proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other related software applications
Flexible and able to work well as part of the Education team and Learning & Engagement Department
Knowledge of contemporary art and artists’ practice
Passion for the dual mission of achieving artistic and educational excellence
Candidates must have a BA/BFA or MA/MFA in art, art history, art education, arts administration, or related fields.
2-4 years of relevant professional experience including work with NYC K-12 students, teachers and school administrators; school programming with responsibilities in planning, development, and implementation of programs.
Museum education experience is required, classroom teaching experience a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Learning and Engagement leadership and staff to deepen school audience participation in Museum activities and increase awareness of the Museum’s mission, collection, and exhibitions.
Develop and maintain relationships with teachers, school administrators, and the broader NYC school community to expand school programs in Harlem and surrounding areas.
Coordinate multi-session school partnerships with NYC PreK–12 schools, including planning meetings, in-class sessions, family workshops, and evaluations. Work closely with Museum Educators to develop curricula.
Serve as the primary liaison between school partners and Museum Educators, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout all partnerships.
Organize all Educator Programs, including Open Houses, CTLE-accredited professional development workshops, and customized sessions for partner schools.
Develop online and printed educational resources—such as lesson plans and guides—that connect the Museum’s collection and exhibitions to core school curricula.
Collaborate with relevant departments to produce promotional materials and social media content for School and Educator Programs.
Represent the Museum through publications, conference presentations, and facilitation of professional development sessions at other institutions.
Provide input on program goals and growth opportunities in consultation with department leadership.
Participate in annual budget planning for School and Educator Programs.
Assist in interviewing, selecting, and supervising Education Interns as needed.
Conduct program evaluations and maintain documentation and statistics, with support from the Learning & Engagement Assistant.
Lead inquiry-based tours for students, teachers, and families as needed.
Support the vetting, training, and evaluation of Museum Educators.
Prepare year-end reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement account, and substantial vacation time.

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