Lead Educator, Youth Engagement

PEAPUB Public Programs Other

87263BR

University Job Title

Museum Educator

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Associate (22)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Museum/Curatorial

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

170 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Public Education & Outreach at the Yale Peabody Museum, the Lead Educator (Youth Engagement) will guide the vision, development and implementation of teen programs that serve New Haven area high school students. The Lead Educator will design and manage all elements of daily programming for the EVOLUTIONS after school program, create a detailed multi-year curriculum foster relationships with program participants and support educational initiatives across YPM. 

Manage after school activities, including teaching daily EVOLUTIONS classes, supervising Yale student teachers, mentoring youth, and serving as primary contact for students and families.

With guidance from Assistant Director and Youth Programs Assistant Manager, envision and design year-long after school program curriculum for each high school grade level. This includes overseeing the development of science-focused, culturally responsive lesson plans, and organizing activities with guest speakers and other YPM staff.

Lead student recruitment process, maintain relationships with New Haven Public Schools teachers and community organizations, manage marketing and outreach efforts, and oversee onboarding of students.

Together with relevant grant PIs, carry out special projects and partnerships related to youth programs and public education, including field trips, events, summer internships and lab training, and activity development.

Ensure safety and well-being of all program participants, in alignment with Yale Youth Program policies and best practices for youth development. Complete other duties as assigned.

Position requires regular evening work (daily until 6:30pm), some weekends and holidays, and some overnight and multi-day trips with students.

Essential Duties

1. Fosters engaged learning experiences for university and public audiences by developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs and events for classes, groups or individuals. 2. Develops strategies and resources for thematic tours, highlights tours, and special exhibition tours in coordination with exhibitions and collections on view. 3. Partners with schools, colleges, and educators to promote the use of the collections and museum activities in line with the national curriculum; facilitates activities in the local community in response to requests from schools or community groups. 4. Collects, analyzes, applies learnings from feedback on educational activities. 5. Coordinates docent and guide training programs, develops and communicates lesson plans, designs syllabi, implements and teaches training sessions. Evaluates new and returning docents and guides, vets tours for special exhibitions and assists in tour logistics. 6. Supervises bursary students, volunteers and interns as necessary. 7. Performs other duties as required. 8. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to engage, motivate and mentor BIPOC and FGLI teens.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Understanding of social justice-oriented curricula and pedagogies.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Understanding of core concepts in biological and earth sciences.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to handle diverse, simultaneous tasks.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s in science, education, psychology, urban studies, anthropology, communications, or related field, and two years of teaching experience in formal or informal settings. Experience with teen programs, internships, and/or museum education and working with or with lived experience as FGLI (first generation low income) or BIPOC (black indigenous or other people of color).

Weekend Hours Required?

Yes

Evening Hours Required?

Yes

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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