Part-Time Educator for School Tours

About the role

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a dynamic and engaging educator to facilitate school tours for TK‑12 students. Part‑time educators lead inquiry‑based tours in exhibitions on Jewish culture, immigration, archaeology, and the award‑winning Noah’s Ark exhibit.

Key responsibilities

• Lead interactive, inquiry‑based experiences for students and families using movement, storytelling, music, puppetry, and hands‑on activities.
• Prepare tour materials, organize supplies, and supervise students during lunch on campus.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and staff to create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Maintain gallery spaces by resetting materials and ensuring safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Participate in ongoing training and apply feedback to enhance gallery‑based teaching skills.

Required profile

• Experience teaching or leading interactive programs for TK‑12 students, preferably in a museum or informal education setting.
• Background in museum education, early childhood education, storytelling, theater, puppetry, music, archaeology, or related fields.
• Strong public speaking and classroom management abilities.
• Ability to engage diverse students of varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Warm, kind, professional demeanor and a collaborative team attitude.
• Physical ability to lead active programs, including kneeling, crouching, lifting, and working outdoors.
• Interest in the Skirball Cultural Center’s mission and Jewish cultural values; Spanish fluency preferred.