Job description

About us

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education explores the legacy of the Jewish experience in Oregon, teaches the enduring and universal relevance of the Holocaust, and provides opportunities for intercultural conversations.

Since the 2019 unanimous passing into law of Oregon’s Holocaust and genocide education mandate, OJMCHE has expanded its reach to support educators across the state with its implementation. Support includes providing professional development, creating curricular materials, and facilitating student learning experiences such as speaker presentations, tours, and classroom visits. As we continue to establish, develop, and nurture relationships with educators and strive to effectively increase the reach of our in-person support and programming across the state, we plan to hire our first regional educator to serve Lane, Linn, Benton, Douglas, Josephine, and Jackson counties in the spring of 2023. We are seeking a half-time, on-site Regional Museum Educator to join our team and make that vision a reality.

The Regional Museum Educator (RME) works under the guidance of the Director of Education to lead outreach efforts and facilitate programs for K-16 classrooms in Lane, Linn, Benton, Douglas, Josephine, and Jackson counties. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, creating and enhancing partnerships with educators in the designated region, organizing and facilitating in-person student learning opportunities, supporting professional development programs, and collaborating with colleagues on existing and new initiatives. This is a part-time (average 20 hours/week), 12-month salaried position with the potential to extend. Training and ongoing mentoring will be provided by the Director of Education and Manager of Student Programs. Preferred candidates reside in the designated region.

Responsibilities

● Develop strong relationships with K-16 educators in Lane, Linn, Benton, Douglas, Josephine, and Jackson counties.

○ Identify and outreach to target educators.

○ Connect and listen to educator’s needs.

○ Demonstrate value of and encourage use of OJMCHE resources and learning opportunities.

○ Provide ongoing support and guidance as related to Holocaust and Jewish history education.

● Coordinate and facilitate student learning opportunities such as classroom visits and Speakers’ Bureau presentations.

● Coordinate and support OJMCHE’s summer professional development for educators.

● Record and report student program summaries from the region.

● Support Director of Education with education initiatives as appropriate.

● Participate in education team meetings and planning as appropriate.

● Represent OJMCHE at conferences and other community events as needed.

Required Qualifications

● 2+ years teaching experience (or the equivalent) in a classroom or museum setting including an emphasis on Jewish history and culture and/or Holocaust and genocide studies
○ Skilled in utilizing interactive teaching strategies and activities

○ Knowledgeable of best practices in social-emotional learning, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed education

● Comfortable engaging in difficult conversations

● Well-organized and detail oriented

● Enthusiastic and positive attitude

● Demonstrated time management and networking skills

● Professional demeanor and ability to work collaboratively

● Outstanding written and communication skills across a range of settings and audiences, including group facilitation

● Proficient with Google Suite applications

● Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation

● Ability to clear a background check

Preferred Qualifications

● 5+ years teaching experience (or the equivalent) in a classroom or museum setting

● Prior knowledge of OJMCHE programs

● Knowledgeable about and possesses existing relationships with local K-16 schools, districts, and ESDs

● Spanish literacy and presentation experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• teaching (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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