Manager of Education

Division: Experience

Department: Learning & Civic Engagement

Reports to: Director of Learning & Civic Engagement

Supervises: Various Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Representation: N/A

Under the supervision of the Director of Learning & Civic Engagement (LCE), the Manager of Education will play a vital role in designing and supporting the delivery of the Asian Art Museum’s educational experiences and programs. This role will be responsible for managing curricular design, project management, and cross-departmental coordination necessary to ensure the highest quality educational programming. They will also supervise various staff in the execution of the LCE department strategy.

This position will play a key role in connecting audiences of all ages to Asian and Asian American Art and culture through innovative and vibrant learning experiences and programs.

• Develop adult and family learning, including regular review and updating of existing curricula and programs, writing grade-banded, scoped, and sequenced curricula, and creating new initiatives.
• Coordinate and contribute to the alignment of all education programs to state and local standards, and the latest pedagogical research.
• Ensure the smooth coordination, scheduling, and delivery of high-quality tours, online experiences, and in/out of gallery educational experiences.
• Develop and deliver all docent/storyteller/gallery guide trainings and events.
• Provide school tour support by conducting tours and assisting with activities as needed.
• Develop and project-manage education and family-focused public programs such as cultural celebrations, educator events, family-focused days, and other programs.
• Work with Digital and Audience Engagement department to create educational materials, calendar announcements, website updates, magazine articles, in-museum signage/resources, social media, and other visitor-facing materials as needed.

• Coordinate meetings, process contracts, review spending against budgets, track team tasks, and maintain schedules with all relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Work with Audience Engagement and other departments to collect, maintain, and report on visitor engagement for educational programs.
• Attend inter-departmental meetings to build trusting, effective relationships across the museum.
• Provide the administrative oversight needed to ensure the highest quality interactions with school groups, educators, community partners, and the public.
• Act as a liaison between LCE department and schools, community organizations, and partners.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field, and 3-5 years of experience in museum education or a related educational setting with increasing responsibility that includes program management, and supervision of staff and/or volunteers (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). A Master of Arts in the above disciplines or a related field is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Asian/Asian American art, culture, history, along with a strong understanding of current trends, issues, and best practices in museum education and community building.
• Expertise in education theory, curriculum development, and student engagement with marked experience in program and curriculum development and implementation.
• Proven experience in the advancement of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders, promote educational programs, and foster positive relationships; work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Flexibility, sound judgment,…