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Museum Educator

Pay Type: 
Hourly Rate
Job Status: 
Part Time
Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: 
$20.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: 
$20.00

Delaware Art Museum

MUSEUM EDUCATOR POSITIONS

The Delaware Art Museum’s Museum Educator Program is a year-long position that offers a select opportunity to develop hands-on experience and a full range of skills in museum education. Museum Educators (MEs) work closely with museum staff and collaborate with each other to design and edit curricula, lead tours, and facilitate programming both on and off-site that aligns with DelArt’s education goals. Along with these primary responsibilities, MEs can gain added opportunities and exposure to the museum field by contributing to special projects, partnerships, and public programs in the Art & Learning Department. This program seeks applicants who are looking to build a foundation for a career in museums, whether they are recent graduates, taking a gap year, or newly entering the museum field.

This is a part-time contract position that lasts 12 to 13 months, beginning in late spring 2026 and concluding in early summer 2027. The rate of pay for this position is $20/hour.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Leading in-gallery tours of the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions to adult and student (Pre-K-12, college/University) groups
  • Facilitating in-classroom visits and activities with Pre-K-12 schools throughout the state of Delaware
  • Collaborating with other Museum Educators and Art & Learning staff to create curriculums for our rotating special exhibitions and continuing to revise and edit current curriculums
  • Participating in weekly “in-service” days, including updating and maintaining tour aids, engaging with fellow Museum Educators and Museum staff, and other tasks as assigned  
  • Supporting on-site events including “Teacher Appreciation Night" and student art shows (typically 5 to 6 evenings per year)

HOURS & SCHEDULE

  • Thursdays
    • 8:30am–12:00pm: School tours
    • 1:00–3:00pm: In-service hour
  • 5–6 evening shifts per year (student art shows and education events)
  • Occasional weekend shifts as needed
  • In-classroom visits as scheduled
  • Museum Educators are encouraged to be available to lead at least two to three additional tours per week beyond required commitments.

Museum Educators’ monthly hours will not exceed 50 hours per month.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ideal skills and knowledge for this position include:
  • A background or interest in art, education, art history, and/or a related field
  • Experience or interest in working with audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities   
  • Knowledge of and/or strong interest in art and culture
  • Able to work in both a collaborative professional environment and be self-motivated in individual work and responsibilities
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the state for in-classroom lessons and outreach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented

Additional skills and knowledge that are desired but not required for this position include:

  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Familiarity with developing and writing curricula, lesson plans, or education materials
  • Training and experience with diversity, anti-racism, implicit bias, and/or trauma-informed education
  • Interest in the areas of focus in DelArt’s collection (Pre-Raphaelite art, American illustration, American art from 1960 to present)
  • Experience working with English Language Learners
  • Studio art experience

 

To Apply

TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume to education@delart.org. Interviewing will begin when qualified applicants have been identified; the job will close when an offer has been accepted.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Delaware Art Museum we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage qualified candidates from all cultures and communities to apply. The Delaware Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

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