Education Outreach Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Autry Museum of the American West - Los Angeles, CA 90027Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $70,304.00 - $70,304.00 SalaryJob Category: EducationPOSITION SUMMARY  The Education Outreach Associate supports the Autry’s education outreach initiatives, including a range of off-site teaching projects and programs.  In this position, the Education Outreach Coordinator serves as an instructor in the classroom and plays a critical role in building and maintaining relationships with classroom teachers and administrators in partner schools.  Working closely with the Manager, Education Outreach, this position plays an important part in the development and implementation of project-based learning curriculum and programming for outreach programs, as well as the planning and development of new programming.  They also assist with on-site and off-site events, including student exhibition openings, which are a part of the Education Department’s off-site partnerships.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide office support on numerous projects and initiatives Develop curriculum for, and teach Autry programs at partner schools and at other sites (including at the museum) as needed Assist in day-of aspects of the Autry Student Visual Arts Exhibition  Help develop curriculum as needed   OTHER FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as assigned.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree in education, history, arts education, art history, museum studies, or related field Experience designing curriculum for K-12 classrooms using state frameworks and content standards 1–3 Experience teaching in K-12 classrooms with object and project-based frameworks Strong knowledge of the history of the American West Basic understanding of educational theories or techniques, age/grade characteristics, and/or child developmental stages Enthusiasm for and basic experience teaching in diverse settings Effective computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Excellent communication and writing skills Ability to coordinate and organize a variety of museum events (with supervision and assistance) Ability to work independently Creativity and flexibility Strong interpersonal skills and detail-oriented Access to reliable transportation   WORKING CONDITIONS This is a support position that requires a great deal of mobility, spending a great deal of time on his/her feet.  May occasionally need to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push and pull up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of a cart.  Occasionally, must climb a 6-foot ladder to retrieve educational supplies from storage.  Frequent repetitive finger movement is required for computer work.  The employee will occasionally be required to drive a vehicle to attend to museum business outside of the museum. Requires the use of a computer, physical mobility, and stamina.  Involves long periods of standing, walking, or sitting; frequent stooping, and bending.  Some evening and weekend work required.         QualificationsCOVID-19 PROTOCOL We take the health and safety of our colleagues, visitors, and their families very seriously. To that end, we have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of everyone is to require that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Please know that in order to become employed by Autry Museum you must provide satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 once you receive a formal job offer. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccination or require other reasonable accommodation you will need to complete an Exemption Request Form by no later than the first week of employment; if approved, you will be required to provide a weekly proof of a negative COVID-19 test result. More information will be provided as we move along in the recruitment process.   ULTRA GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE Best-in-class healthcare insurance plans: 2 Medical HMOs - Value Network and Full Network 2 Medical PPOs - Traditional and High Deductible PPO with Health Savings Account (HSA) 2 Dental Plans 1 Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care costs One of the best PTO policies in the sector, including very generous paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid bereavement leave.   A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions up to 5%. Employer-paid Life and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance also available. Long-Term Disability Insurance. Pet Insurance. Identity Theft insurance. Please note you must be a California resident - we are not a multi-state employer.