Top 22 Museum educator Jobs in New York Ny

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
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
MUSEUM EDUCATOR
Museum of the Moving Image —Astoria, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Ability to climb stairs
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, Children and Family Learning (Part-Time)
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $38.54 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Laboratory experience
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
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
Museum Educator– Bilingual SP/ENG
The Morgan Library & Museum —New York, NY
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Spanish
- English
5d
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
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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Visual Arts Teaching Artist - Per Diem
92nd Street Y —New York, NY
- $113 per class
- Per diem
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
3d
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
3d
Youth Programs Liaison (Part-time)
International Center of Photography —New York, NY
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
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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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
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 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
Quick Apply
12d
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
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Associate, Museum Educator

National Urban League -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,000 - $66,300 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

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Full Job Description

Overview:

Under the National Urban League (NUL) The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem seeks an Associate, Museum Educator to lead guided tours for K-12 schools, private groups, and the public during museum hours. Serving as primary liaisons between the museum and the public, educators provide quality educational experiences for visitors and are expected to practice and maintain high professional standards for museum tours and related education programs. Annually, educators can expect to engage a wide range of walk-in visitors and facilitate with tour participants from a variety of backgrounds such as local residents, tourists, university students, scholars, professionals, seniors, businesses, conference participants, activists, artists, government representatives, and members from religious, community, and civic organizations.

Reporting directly to the Director, Learning and Engagement, The Associate will develop and facilitate exhibition-driven museum tours, in-school, out of school and other classroom-based hands-on programs, teacher and educator professional development, and develop curricula as needed. When they are not leading tours, each educator will develop and be charged with an education specialty. Each of these areas will, potentially, include digital learning components.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Lead tours for K-12 students, private groups, community organizations, and public audiences.
Develop and facilitate inquiry-based tours and educational experiences grounded in museum training and materials, exhibition content, and independent research.
Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of tour menus, interpretive materials, and exhibition Deep Dive resources.
Design and facilitate workshops, gallery activities, and educational programs for K-12, youth, family, and intergenerational audiences.
Develop curriculum and materials for K-12 schools and resources for teacher professional development connected to museum exhibitions and curricular themes.
Support adult learning experiences, public programs, the docent training program, weekend offerings, and special celebratory events.
Track program participation data and assist with quarterly and annual reporting needs.
Support education administration, including monitoring group payments, maintaining records, and assisting with program logistics.
Organize, and maintain educational supplies, materials, books, and equipment.
Assist in developing and distributing education-related communications, including e-newsletters, flyers, and outreach emails.
Work collaboratively and thoughtfully across departments including Visitor Services, Security, and fellow Education staff to support a welcoming visitor experience.
Participate in staff training, departmental meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Museum Studies, Fine Art, History, Communications or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a museum, school, or nonprofit setting.
Experience collaborating across interdisciplinary divisions.
Experience working in museums or with arts and cultural institutions.
Experience teaching in museum or K-12 education contexts, working with people with physical or cognitive disabilities, and/or teaching English language or multilingual learners (ELL/MLL).
Previous experience with object-based and inquiry-based learning is a plus
This position is hybrid.

Skills & Knowledge:

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and SharePoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
Collaborative team player
Must demonstrate maturity, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and solid judgment.
Knowledge of African American history, arts, and culture and/or familiarity with Harlem and local neighborhoods is beneficial but not required.
Bilingual a plus, Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions

This position is on a Wednesday to Sunday in person schedule.
May require working nights as needed.
This position may be hybrid when the museum is closed.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Prolonged periods of walking and standing lead tours and facilitating workshops.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, sit, and climb for extended periods of time to move supplies, chairs, and tables, as well as set up programming spaces.

To apply: Submit cover letter, resume by clicking the link:https://bit.ly/MuseumEducator2026

Deadline to apply: August 19, 2026.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The National Urban League is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws. The National Urban League strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion or creed, national origin, alienage, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of employees or their dependents), familial status, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre- employment criminal conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all National Urban League activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline, and discharge. This policy also bans discriminatory harassment. Employment at the National Urban League is at-will.

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