Elementary Education Specialist

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Alamo Trust, Inc. is growing our Education Department and we are looking for an Elementary Education Specialist to join the team.

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Full-time with benefits, including employer paid medical, vacation, sick, and retirement match.

POSITION SCOPE

The Elementary Education Specialist develops and supervises Alamo youth-centered programming for Pre-K through elementary students. The specialist will work closely with the Sr. Manager of K-12 and Teacher Programs, the Director of Education, and the education department staff to provide quality programming, curriculum, and learning experiences for students and educators.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Develop on-site programming for Pre-K and elementary students and visitors

* Develop classroom resources for students and teachers

* Work with education staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods

* Provide classroom teachers with age/subject appropriate onsite and online programming

* Facilitate field trip experiences

* Collect and manage data related to curriculum development programs and resources

* Develop pre- and post-visit materials that enhance gallery and classroom teaching

* Develop and implement lesson plans

* Create a learning environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students

* Use technology to strengthen teaching/learning process

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree required.

* Master's degree or higher preferred

* Experience as a Pre-K or elementary educator required

* Experience developing museum programming preferred

* Experience teaching in the classroom preferred

* Curriculum development experience required

* Ability to collaborate with other educators and museum staff

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Ability to multi-task and think critically

* Experience with project-based learning (PBL) preferred

* Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel/Microsoft Teams fluency