What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Specialist for Teacher Learning position at George Washington's Mount Vernon?
Lead Specialist for Teacher Learning
A key role in the Education and Guest Services Division, focused on creating and providing the best learning experiences available to young people.
About the Position
This position is responsible for leading six week-long onsite Summer Residential Programs, supporting the Senior Manager of K-12 Learning and the Director of Learning, and creating additional onsite local programs.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinate and track various program details, logistics, and expenses
- Communication with multiple stakeholders - Estate staff, participants, guest speakers, and vendors
- Implementation and facilitation of program sessions, Estate experiences, and off-site field trips
- Community building and networking with program participants before, during, and after participation
Additional Responsibilities
- Create, implement, and evaluate additional onsite local programs including four after-school STEAM workshops, annual Educators' Evening event, and annual History Teacher of the Year Award
- Assist in the creation and review of K-12 promotional materials including copy and graphics for e-newsletters, social media posts, and digital and print flyers
- Provide consultation and expertise on programs and projects led and developed by Learning Department colleagues and Mount Vernon staff as needed
Requirements
- Master's degree in history, museum education, education, curriculum and instruction, communication, or an equally qualifying experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in a combination of formal and/or informal education, American history, public history, museum studies, museum education, history, or related fields
- Knowledge of effective practices in education and history education, policies and current trends in education
