Learning Design Coordinator

Learning Design Coordinator

LEARNING DESIGN COORDINATOR, Museum, is an important member of the team that produces the Museum's educational and public programs. The Coordinator develops, facilitates, and leads museum education programs for our visitors. The work spans across many audiences and program types, including leading programming for 'drop-in' activities, teaching student workshops, facilitating gallery experiences for adult and family visitors, and supporting our teen program.

Will develop new educational programming in accordance with best practices and museum goals and will apply formal or informal teaching experience and best practices to engage professionally with middle and high school students, adults, and general visitors in the Museum's classroom and maker space.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in education or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) field; a minimum of two years of experience teaching middle or high school students in a formal or informal setting; demonstrated commitment to pursuing equitable access to STEAM for all and to working in an ever-changing, public-facing museum environment; experience with curriculum design and development, and familiarity with best practices around designing learning for accessibility and for a variety of audiences;

familiarity with K-12 education and standards; ability to communicate effectively with MIT faculty, staff and students, as well as visitors of all ages and the youth and volunteers who work with us; excellent attention to detail while prioritizing safety, educational engagement, and service; ability to work a schedule that regularly includes one weekend day (ie: Tuesday-Saturday, or Sunday-Monday) and occasional holidays and evenings.