POSITION SUMMARY
The Museum Educator is a full-time, exempt staff position responsible for delivering programming around the Holocaust, genocide, and antisemitism for students, teachers, and community groups across the Greater Houston area and beyond.
The Museum Educator is primarily responsible for supporting the Educator in Motion program. The Educator in Motion program sends museum educators out to schools and community groups within the Greater Houston area to deliver in-person programming around the Holocaust and other related topics (and virtually to groups around the United States). During the 2024-2025 school year, the Educator in Motion team reached more than 22,000 students across 28 school districts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate educational programs for K-16 learners as part of the Educator in Motion program
- Work directly with student and adult learners through outreach programs in schools, community settings, or in the museum
- Create and/or enhance partnerships with local schools, community groups, and organizations
- Assist with data collection and record keeping as a part of the Educator in Motion Program
- Support Education Department initiatives including but not limited to teacher workshops, educator institutes, student workshops, advisory committees, and constituency training
- Attend and present professionally at conferences and seminars related to the Holocaust, teaching practices, and other relevant issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, or other related subjects
- Knowledge of and experience in Holocaust and genocide education
- Knowledge of and experience in education and community settings
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Spanish language proficiency
- Master’s degree in History, Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, or other related subjects
- Teaching certification
- Classroom management and teaching experience
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Technical skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams
- Behavioral competencies: ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners; strong interpersonal skills to develop meaningful relationships with staff and community partners; sound judgment and professional demeanor when working with others; ability to take initiative on projects while being receptive to directions and feedback
- Cognitive skills: strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; ability to adapt to different audiences and/or situations; effective communication skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires prolonged periods of standing, speaking, and movement as teaching occurs throughout the school day when leading EIM programming. At the museum, this position requires prolonged periods of working on a computer; standing, speaking, and movement when facilitating workshops and institutes; communicating effectively in person, by phone, and electronically; and movement when supporting museum-based events. Occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 15 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Reliable transportation and/or driving are expected as this position requires traveling to schools and community groups throughout the Greater Houston region.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates primarily in school-based settings as a part of the Education in Motion Program. The Museum Educator will work with schools to schedule visits throughout the school year (usually September through May) and travel to those campuses to deliver programming for their students in-person. Typically, the Museum Educator will travel to one campus each day and teach throughout the school day in classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, or lecture halls using museum developed presentations and materials. The schedule is set by the school in accordance with their bell schedule. Museum Educators are advised to arrive 30 minutes in advance of their first presentation and to factor in driving distances when planning for their visits. As driving time and instruction time varies by school, schedules vary each day but typically occur during regular school-based hours. Technology is provided by each campus or the museum when that technology is not available. Museum Educators work with public and private schools in urban and suburban areas and interact with diverse student and community populations.
This position operates 1-2 days a week in a professional office and museum environment. When at the museum, work is typically performed onsite during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Work is typically performed indoors and involves regular interaction and collaboration with staff, visitors, volunteers, and external partners. The work environment is professional and collaborative, with periods of increased activity during exhibition openings, special events, or peak programming. This role requires some nights and weekends outside of standard business hours to support Education Department initiatives such as workshops, educator institutes, community events, and public programs.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please download/complete the application and email the completed form with your resume to: jobs@hmh.org.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The Museum reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, work schedules, or expectations as needed. Nothing in this description alters the at-will employment relationship between the employee and the Museum.
EEO STATEMENT
Holocaust Museum Houston is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.