PART-TIME TEACHER
DESCRIPTION
Newseum teachers conduct classes and programs in a variety of settings for school groups, educators and the general public. Instructors are required to learn all Newseum curricula and adhere to company practices and procedures. Teachers also assist with program development.
Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Teaching department-developed, on-site education programs to visiting groups – students, adults and teachers – in the classroom and exhibit spaces.
• Working with the curriculum developer to create and update lesson plans for classes and professional development workshops.
• Assisting with researching, writing and editing content, publications and other Education Department resources.
• Assisting with special events, such as open houses, family days and conferences, either on-site or off.
• Recording class notes in a log, and assisting with other data management.
• Maintaining inventories and teaching equipment.
• Keeping abreast of news events and developments in the journalism and education fields that directly affect our content.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements for the position:
• Bachelor's degree; a specialty in history, journalism or education is preferred
• Experience in and/or knowledge of American history, the First Amendment and journalism
• Computer skills and ability to learn technology-based curriculum
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service skills with visitors of all ages
• Ability to pay careful attention to accuracy and bias-free content
• Must work enthusiastically, respectfully and professionally with a wide variety of audiences and have a passion for helping people discover and explore history, the First Amendment and journalism
• Energetic, outgoing and friendly
• Organized, creative and flexible self-starter able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work some weekends, holidays and evenings
• Experience working with children a plus
Please send your resume and a letter of interest to:
Newseum Human Resources Department
555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
E-mail: jobs@newseum.org
See more at: http://www.newseum.org/connect/jobs-internships/?jobdetails=52#sthash.spMVPR8S.dpuf
Anna Kassinger | Multimedia Curriculum Specialist
NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. | Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202/292-6658
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