Job Description

 

Outreach Education Instructor

State Role Title: Education Specialist III

Hiring Range: $31,261

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Coordinates and presents effective outreach education and other programs that support the mission of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and its commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and engaging curriculum-aligned education programs for students. This position is a 10-month position and will primarily support program in accordance with the school schedules, having two months off each summer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of objectives, curricula, and operation of school systems and other educational institutions.
• Working knowledge of classroom teaching and /or museum education techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, revise and implement educational programs.
• Skilled in public speaking and leading group presentations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Commitment to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, and work a 10-month schedule.

Additional Considerations

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Degree in history, museum studies, or education preferred.
• Teaching experience at variety of levels in classroom and/or museum settings and curriculum development imperative.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

 

Contact Information

Name: Lee Ann Shelhorse

Phone: 757-253-4553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

 

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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