Museum Teacher
Posted: 02/10/2012
NH Historical Society
Founded in 1823, the New Hampshire Historical Society is the fifth-oldest historical society in the nation and is the independent nonprofit that saves, preserves, and shares New Hampshire history. The Society is the only historical society in New Hampshire that serves the entire state. It is the largest historical society in the state in terms of budget, staff and membership. It has the largest collection in terms of quantity of artifacts and archives of any collections-holding institution in the state. And, it has the largest membership of any of the state’s non-media cultural organizations.
Description:
The New Hampshire Historical Society seeks candidates for hourly position to work approximately 10-20 hours per week during the school year delivering museum programs to students in the Society’s museum in Concord and in classrooms across the state.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
Teaching or presentation experience
Be able to reach a range of age groups and abilities
Provide an enthusiastic, accurate, and enriching experience for students taking part in the museum’s school programs
Be able to function as part of a team
Good communication skills
Reliability, flexibility, and a high energy level are essential
Social studies background is a plus
Valid driver’s license
Candidates should be aware that all of the Society’s communication with museum teachers is conducted by e-mail, and candidates should have a functional e-mail address.
Responsibilities:
Mastery of the Highlights of New Hampshire History museum tour offered by the Society
Mastery of the five traveling programs offered by the Society
Delivering traveling programs to schools around the state as scheduled
Attendance at regular staff meetings
Participation in program revision and occasional staff enrichment activities
Contact Details:
Please send a cover letter expressing interest and background and résumé to the Director of Education:
Stephanie Skenyon
New Hampshire Historical Society
30 Park Street
Concord, NH 03301
Email: sskenyon@nhhistory.org
Posted on February 23, 2012
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