Director, Teaching & Program Experience

Director, Teaching & Program Experience

Posted by KID Museum

Posted: Feb, 25, 2016

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Website: https://kid-museum.org/

 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 20817

 

KID Museum is seeking a Director, Teaching & Program Experience to manage and lead a team of Senior Maker Educators and Maker Educators responsible for fostering an inquiry-based, self-directed learning environment, encouraging a sense of innovation and discovery throughout KID Museum programs.

This position is a core member of the Education Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Program Officer (CPO), and is responsible for developing the teaching skills of all Maker Educators; providing regular feedback and coaching, enabling staff to continuously improve the delivery of our programs and the engagement of the students and teachers we serve; and deploying resources efficiently and effectively across a variety of KID Museum programs. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of leadership experience, with 4-6 years experience leading teachers in hands-on, inquiry based learning in a K-12 setting; or a combination of education and experience. Graduate degree is a plus. They will have experience managing a diverse group of professionals, with demonstrated success in recruiting, building, and developing a highly effective team. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with professional development is required; experience with online professional development preferred. They will have a proven ability managing full time, part time, and seasonal staff and developing a cohesive approach to the student experience and overall program delivery. Experience coaching and supporting educators is key. Prior experience in STEM/STEAM and/or maker education preferred.

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Job Details (for job postings)

Job Category :

Education/Teaching

Position Type :

Full Time

Salary Range (annual) :

-

Experience :

5-10 Years

Education Level :

Bachelor's Degree