Bilingual Education Associate, Mobile Museum of Tolerance CA

Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism Hate Project. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world. 

In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.

About the role:    

We are looking for an Educator who can facilitate Mobile Museums of Tolerance (MMOT) programs on topics of Combatting Hate, antisemitism, Holocaust, Civil Rights, digital media literacy, and other human rights issues (view: Mobile Museums of Tolerance). You will be conducting workshops on board the MMOT and running educational workshops at schools for students and in communities for a variety of stakeholders. We will rely on you to find ways to continuously improve the educational experience that we provide and to maintain our organization’s positive image.    

About you:  

You are passionate about human rights injustices, combatting hate, community and educational engagement, diversity, inclusion, and Holocaust education. You are an engaging educator with experience in teaching, facilitating, and working with youth aged 10-18. You can use judgment and make sound decisions in a public arena, including the ability to respond appropriately to questions about sensitive educational material on the above-mentioned topics.   

This position will report to the Program Manager, Mobile Museums of Tolerance CA. This position requires traveling alongside the MMOT across the state of California.  As such, a majority portion of the time in this position requires travel. 

Responsibilities  

• Traveling with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus to different schools and diverse venues.   

• Leading lessons and training sessions in Combat Hate, Civil Rights, Holocaust Education, and other program areas. 

• Facilitating open houses at libraries and other community sites/interacting with visitors of all ages.  

• Assisting in the Field Education team in creating lesson plans and teachers guides.  

• Informing the CA Program Manager if there are any issues with the MMOT itself or problems with a visit.  

Experience and Skills:  

• Reside in California    

• Have 3-5 years of teaching experience.   

• Have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study.   

• Ability to teach and facilitate in English and Spanish. 

• Possess a self-starting attitude, be ready to seize opportunities and make an impact without specific instruction.   

• Timely problem-solving skills to tackle emergencies, unintended delays, and/or changes in the schedule.  

• Possess a self-starting attitude, be ready to seize opportunities and make an impact without specific instruction.  

• Personality profile to fit into a safe, inclusive, open and collaborative culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels.  

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment where you will get your hands into the details.    

Our Benefits:  

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.   

The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Salary : $28 - $33