Associate Manager, School Programs
2 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionDescriptionOverview This role is part of the Center for Educators and Schools at The New York Public Library (NYPL) and supports NYPL’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening communities. The Center supports NYPL’s efforts to engage teachers and students with collections and exhibitions via programming and resources for educators and their students, including professional learning, field trips, and curricula. The Associate Manager, School Programs will be responsible for designing and facilitating K-12 programs related to the research collections and exhibitions at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, both onsite at the library and in the classroom. The Associate Manager supports the Manager with observation and evaluation of programs, providing coaching and training for Exhibitions Educators. The Associate Manager collaborates across the Center for Educators & Schools to amplify the impact of school programs and to support campaigns and initiatives. We are looking for someone we can count on to: Own • The development and launch of new school programs, including writing lesson plans and promotional marketing copy, • The facilitation of engaging sessions for K-12 students, primarily onsite at NYPL, in the classroom and virtually, • Ensuring the historical accuracy and cultural competence for programs they develop and facilitateTeach, • Information literacy, research skills and collections-based programs to K-12 students, • Primary source analysis, examining multiple perspectives, cause and effect, historical empathy, building claims and counterclaims, corroborating evidence, etc.Learn:, • The goals of the Center for Educators and Schools to engage students with research collections and skills via school programs., • How the Center for Educators and Schools functions within NYPL to convene educators within the organization and across NYC Improve, • Students’ awareness, knowledge, and interest in the NYPL’s research collections and other offerings, • Learn the scope of the role and become knowledgeable about school program goals and the wider Library’s education departments, • Learn general information about NYPL and how research is conducted at NYPL, • Understand the research divisions, collections, services, and programs offered at the Library3 months, this person will:, • Facilitate school programs at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, • Draft a framework and process for evaluative feedback for school programs, • Contribute to initiatives and campaigns for Center for Educators & Schools, • Lead the development and launch of a new program, including lesson plans and promotional materials6 months and beyond, this person will:, • Maintain strong and supportive coaching relationships with Exhibitions Educators, • Assess existing school programs and propose strategies for growth and alignment with best practices, • Provide observation and performance feedback for Exhibitions EducatorsResponsibilities, • Design, develop, and launch new K-12 school programs, including researching collections, drafting lesson plans, and creating promotional marketing copy, • Meet with research colleagues and research with collections to draft new lesson plans, • Facilitating school field trip programs 2-4 times a week, • Assess school programs across museums and libraries to understand local, national, and international trends and propose strategies and programs aligned with best practices in the field, • Conduct ongoing training, coaching, observation, and performance feedback for Exhibitions Educators to ensure program quality and adherence to best practices, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Research, Exhibitions, Visitor Experience, and Branch Programs and Services, • Adhere to the Center’s intellectual integrity, utilizing best practices for teaching with primary sources and exhibitions, and ensuring historical accuracy and cultural competence in all programs developed and facilitated, • Support the Center’s campaign and initiative work, including outreach efforts representing the Library at external events, such as tabling, • Master's Degree in Education, Museum Education or Studies, History, or a related field requiredRequired Experience, • 3+ years of experience teaching with primary sources, artifacts, archival collections, and/or exhibitions in schools, museums or libraries working with K-12 students, • 2+ years of experience writing K-12 lesson plans and training staff or educators how to teach with objects or primary sourcesRequired Skills, • Best practice knowledge of teaching with primary sources, artifacts and research collections in an informal learning environment, • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, for varied audiences, including public speaking, facilitating group discussion, classroom management, listening skills, and professional correspondence, • Strong project management skills including documentation and creating templates, organizational and time management, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at varied stages simultaneously, • Adaptability to change and improvise plans, including priorities, needs, or scope of projects, • Knowledge and understanding of NYC public schools, classroom teacher needs and expectations, and culturally responsive teachingManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities, • Observing, coaching, and providing feedback teaching practices for the Exhibitions Education team, including 3 part time Exhibitions Educators and 1 full time Coordinator, • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues, • Be Resourceful in solving problems, • Be Curious in all aspects of your work, • Be Welcoming and InclusiveWork Environment, • Exhibition/gallery setting, • Office setting, • Public library setting, • Workshop/classroom setting, • TelecommutingPhysical Duties, • Limited physical effort is required, • Light lifting/moving supply boxes, carts, or program supplies up to 10lbs may be required, • Requires travel within NYCPre-Placement Physical Required?, • NoUnion/Non Union, • Non-UnionFLSA Status, • ExemptSchedule, • 35 hrs per week; Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM, • Hybrid schedule with 4 days a week in the office, • Occasional evenings and weekends are required, with hours interchangeable if neededThis job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed. The New York Public Library Salary StatementAt the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.