Museum Educator, K-12 and Family Programs - The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

University of Missouri - Kansas City
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Often described as one of the best museums in Kansas City, T/m is striving to reach new audiences to share the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and the largest collection of antique toys on public display. T/m's mission is to educate, inspire, and delight adults and children through the Museum's collection and preservation of toys and miniatures.

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The purpose of this role is to support the Museum's mission by creating and implementing a programming plan for schools, youth, and adult community learning. Directed by commitment to continue strengthening the Museum's position as a site for life-long learning and civic engagement, the Museum Educator will engage with schools, educators, and families locally, statewide, and nationally.

Duties And Responsibilities

Family and Youth Programs

• Work with subject experts, collectors, educators, and other professionals to develop content and deliver programs.
• Create and maintain annual school and community programming plan; coordinate regular programming meetings with other staff.
• Develop and implement an annual spring break and summer camp program.
• Assist in developing programs in the galleries, offsite, or via video conferencing platforms, including engagements such as tours, hands-on educational activities, kits, videos, and audio recordings.
• Contribute to producing interpretive materials about the Museum's collection (catalogs, gallery guides, exhibit labels, etc.).
• Work with other Learning and Engagement staff to ensure all programs are adequately covered by volunteer assistance; provide introductions for group tours, as necessary.
• Develop partnerships with community programs that serve youth specifically and create an atmosphere that is welcoming to all.

Schools and Educator Engagement

• Establish, maintain, and expand strong cooperative relationships with K-12 schools.
• Research and develop education curriculum to deliver collection-focused programs for educators and K-12 students in school classrooms, during field trips onsite, and/or online for virtual visits.
• Remain current on issues, standards, and best practices within the museum field and museum education.

Visitor Research and Evaluation

• Create, distribute, and receive program evaluations; assist in analyzing responses and utilize participant feedback to guide future projects.
• Report on established benchmarks, including program attendance, participant feedback, observational notes on curriculum, and program structures; evaluate the success of programs against stated objectives; make recommendations for future growth and change.

Administrative Duties

• Participate in the selection and training of volunteers and interns.
• Collaborate with other staff members in long-range strategic planning.
• Assist with the development and execution of grant applications specific to programming for schools, youth, and community learning.
• Participate in professional development meetings and conferences locally and nationally.
• Manage the Education collection of over 1,000 objects.

This is a full-time staff position working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with an occasional evening or weekend.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Experience teaching in school or community settings.
• Experience in leading tours, facilitating programs and/or public speaking.
• Exceptional written and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to successful completion on time and on budget in a fast-paced environment.

Attributes:

• Passion for art, history, and museums as educational institutions.
• A creative thinker who can generate new ideas and problem solve proactively.
• High level of demonstrated personal accountability.
• Stellar rapport with diverse audiences and a high degree of emotional intelligence.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $19.25 - $21.63/hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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University Title: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR II
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This position will remain open until filled with an initial review date of August 31, 2026.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.