Top 22 Museum educator Jobs in New York Ny

Museum Educator
Whitney Museum of American Art —New York, NY
- $71,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
3d
Associate, Museum Educator
National Urban League —New York, NY
- $63,000 - $66,300 a year
- Nights as needed
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
7d
Assistant Director, School, Youth and Family
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum —New York, NY
- $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- 5 years
- Office
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Educator, Children and Family Learning (Part-Time)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $38.54 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Laboratory experience
Associate Educator, Public Engagement
The Museum of Modern Art —New York, NY
- $89,354 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Educator
Lower East Side Tenement Museum —New York, NY
- $23.34 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
14d
MUSEUM EDUCATOR
Museum of the Moving Image —Astoria, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Ability to climb stairs
Public Programs Educator
Children’s Museum of Manhattan —New York, NY
- $19.50 - $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
4d
Program Director LES Science Lab - Beacon
University Settlement Society of New York —New York, NY
- $7,800 - $8,055 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Organizational skills
Visual Arts Teaching Artist - Per Diem
92nd Street Y —New York, NY
- $113 per class
- Per diem
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
3d
Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Laboratory experience
- High school diploma or GED
Museum Educator– Bilingual SP/ENG
The Morgan Library & Museum —New York, NY
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Spanish
- English
5d
Youth Programs Liaison (Part-time)
International Center of Photography —New York, NY
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
Museum Educator
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum —Bronx, NY
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Middle school
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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1d
Director of Cultural Arts
Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island —Staten Island, NY
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
School & Community Programs Manager
Morris-Jumel Mansion —New York, NY
- $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Spanish
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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12d
Bilingual Citizenship Educator (English/Spanish)
The New York Historical —New York, NY
- $40 an hour
- Evening shift
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Coordinator, Activity Development
New York Hall of Science —Corona, NY
- $50,000 - $53,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory
- Management
- High school
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Director, Reading/Writing Learning Clinic
Hofstra University —Hempstead, NY
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Master's degree
- University
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
11d

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Museum Educator

Whitney Museum of American Art -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$71,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)
Pet insurance

Qualifications

School experience
Research
Working with students
Classroom experience

Full Job Description

The Whitney Museum of American Art seeks a Full-Time Museum Educator to teach K–12 school programs and develop trainings and resources for NYC teachers and freelance educators. Through guided visits and workshops, this role connects the Whitney’s collection and exhibitions to classroom learning, engaging students in considering artists as observers, storytellers, experimenters, and critics of American life. Programs are inquiry-based, inclusive, and designed to support multiple perspectives.

The Museum Educator is a reflective teaching artist with a strong studio practice and a commitment to art as a catalyst for connection, civic engagement, and empathy. This role works closely with staff, freelance educators, teachers, and students to deliver high-quality programs in both gallery and studio settings.

Responsibilities

Gallery & School Programs (K–12)

Lead and facilitate inquiry-based Guided Visits (in-person and virtual) for K–12 students, using discussion, close looking, and interactive strategies
Conduct a minimum of eight guided visits per month, with flexibility to support additional programs as needed
Develop and lead Guided Visit + Studio programs, integrating thematic gallery tours with hands-on artmaking experiences
Act as Lead Educator for new school partnerships
Design engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with classroom curricula and accessible to diverse learners, including students with disabilities
Communicate effectively with teachers to align museum experiences with learning goals
Collaborate with K-12 School and Group Services staff and fellow educators to ensure strong program delivery
Lead occasional visitor-centered lecture-style tours for adult groups

Teacher & Educator Programs

In partnership with the Associate Manager and fellow Museum Educators, facilitate professional development workshops for NYC teachers, introducing inquiry-based teaching strategies and interdisciplinary connections
Assist in training and supporting a cohort of Freelance Museum Educators, including leading training three times per year
Facilitate trainings for Whitney Education staff

Curriculum & Resource Development

Develop clear, innovative lesson plans and teaching materials for gallery and studio programs
Create and update high-quality, accessible teacher resources, including pre-visit, in-gallery, and post-visit materials
Produce at least two exhibition-based digital resource guides per year
Contribute to ongoing evaluation and refinement of programs and interpretive strategies
Conduct research on new exhibitions and create files for Educator preparation

Collaboration & Communication

Maintain regular communication with supervisors regarding program needs, student engagement, and materials
Work collaboratively across Education teams to support a welcoming, inclusive environment for all audiences
Engage in reflective teaching practices aligned with the Whitney’s pedagogical approach

Requirements

B.A./MA/M.F.A./ in art history, contemporary art, American studies, and/or museum education; 3+ years teaching experience, including work with K-12 students and teachers;
Strong organizational and communication skills
Successful candidates will have sound knowledge of educational and developmental theory
A passion for modern and contemporary art
Flexible and able to work well in a group
An interest in working with diverse groups of students
Available Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 p.m., and occasional weekends as needed. Scheduling adjustments may occur based on division needs.

Other preferences

Bilingual a plus
Available Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 p.m., and occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $71,000 annually
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
Generous PTO benefits
Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

About the Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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