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Position Number: 4732092
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Museum Educator

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Museum Educator

Job Profile Title
Administrative Coordinator, University Museum

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of School Programs, the Museum Educator is responsible, as part of a team, for the coordination and delivery of Unpacking the Past (UtP), a free multi-point program offered to 6th and 7th grade classes in Philadelphia Title I schools. During the school year, the Museum Educator will teach lessons to classes participating in the UtP program - either in classrooms across the city or at the Penn Museum. The Museum Educator may assist Senior Museum Educators with ongoing UtP program design, including program evaluation, data collection, and content research. The Museum Educator works 25 hours per week, divided over four weekdays during the school year.

In the summer months (June, July, August), the Museum Educator will report to Assistant Director of Family and Camp Programs and support public programs at the Museum. The Museum Educator prepares activities for families to increase visitor engagement in the galleries including Summer Wonder and WAWA Welcome America programs. Summer work schedules may shift depending on programming decisions/needs and may include one weekend day.

In addition, throughout the year this role will assist the LCE department with Family Programs at the museum as their schedule allows.

Job Description

Job Title: Museum Educator
Department: Learning and Community Engagement (LCE)
Supervisor's Title: Associate Director of School Programs
Compensation: $22.00 p/hour
Non-Exempt, Part time, In Person

PRINCIPAL POSITION REPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Travel to Title 1 Schools in Philadelphia and teach introductory lessons to middle school students

Teach in-museum programs - both gallery and classroom based.

Assist with other program and department tasks as needed.

Develop and facilitate various activities for summer audiences at the Museum

Support program evaluation by administering and collecting surveys from participants.

Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma/GED and 5 to 7 years experience required, BA/BS preferred, and 1 - 2 years' K-12 teaching experience is preferred, experience with middle school ages is preferable. Must be organized, detail-oriented, have excellent customer service skills, and the ability to interface with a wide range of constituent groups. A team player and comfortable working in a busy, noisy environment; ability to manage students in a classroom setting is required; Must be self-motivated, organized, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Schedule may occasionally include some evenings or weekends. Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic a plus. Strong connections to diverse communities in Philadelphia a plus. The work environment typically includes standing, walking, sitting, and stooping. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Working with children under the age of 18, and a valid driver's license is required to drive a Museum vehicle. No supervisory responsibilities.

Please note, as this is a part-time position, not all benefits listed below are available. Please see THIS WEBSITE to review benefits for Regular Part-Time employees.

Please note that this position is a bargaining unit position represented by a labor union. Job related responsibilities, duties, qualifications, and compensation associated with this position are determined by a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
University Museum

Pay Range
$20.45 - $22.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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