Lead Educator

Education-Programming Full Time Management Sheboygan, WI, US

Salary Range: $51,000.00 To $64,000.00 Annually

Join John Michael Kohler Arts Center as our next Lead Educator and help shape engaging, accessible learning experiences that connect students, educators, and diverse audiences with artists, exhibitions, and collections. Lead innovative educational programming, cultivate meaningful school partnerships, and empower a team dedicated to making art an inspiring part of everyone's experience.

Join John Michael Kohler Arts Center as our next Lead Educator and help shape engaging, accessible learning experiences that connect students, educators, and diverse audiences with artists, exhibitions, and collections. Lead innovative educational programming, cultivate meaningful school partnerships, and empower a team dedicated to making art an inspiring part of everyone's experience.

The Lead Educator provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programming and interpretive resources aligned with JMKAC’s mission to “generate a creative exchange between artists and the public.” Collaborating with Programming, Exhibitions, Collections, and the Manager of Education Initiatives, the Lead Educator develops engaging, accessible learning experiences that connect diverse audiences with artists, exhibitions, and collections.

The Lead Educator develops K–12 curricula, gallery and online resources, interpretive guides, and standards-aligned learning materials while cultivating partnerships with regional educators, school districts, and academic institutions. Through these efforts, the Lead Educator advances JMKAC’s role as a regional and national resource for art education.

The position supervises and mentors the Senior Educator and Learning and Access Coordinator, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and excellence in educational practice.

The Lead Educator supports JMKAC’s commitment to accessible learning, continuous improvement, and excellence in museum education. The Lead Educator works closely with the Manager of Education Initiatives and reports to the Deputy Director of Programming.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Oversee the development, coordination, and evaluation of K–12 field trip experiences at the Arts Center and Art Preserve. Coordinate with the Museum Educator on scheduling, staffing, resources, itineraries, and age-appropriate tours and workshops. Train, mentor, and observe Museum Educators and docents; provide constructive feedback; and lead tours or workshops as needed to ensure engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Assess participant and educator feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvements.

Collaborate with Programming, Exhibitions, Collections, and the Education team to develop exhibition- and collection-inspired workshops, gallery interpretation, curricula, and educational resources for school groups and diverse audiences. Incorporate age-appropriate, accessible, and varied approaches to learning.

Cultivate and sustain partnerships with regional K–12 educators, school administrators, charter schools, and school districts. Develop professional learning opportunities, maker experiences, and other…