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About the Role
The Paley Center for Media is seeking a Museum Educator to schedule and teach inquiry-based classes for K-12 school groups, both in-person and virtually. This role also involves designing and running arts and crafts projects for families and supporting weekend programs like Re-creating Radio and Podcasting Workshops. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a standard work week of Tuesday through Saturday, which may adjust as the role evolves.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, age-appropriate media literacy experiences for K–12 students that build critical thinking, curiosity, and confidence.
- Design and lead high-quality family and youth programs, including hands-on arts and crafts, that bring exhibits and special events to life.
- Create memorable learning experiences through dynamic teaching, hands-on activities, and positive interactions.
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where every child, caregiver, and teacher feels safe, respected, and empowered.
- Serve as a Paley Ambassador by extending the organization’s reach and strengthening community connection through authentic engagement with Paley’s social media content and initiatives.
- Maintain program materials and resources to ensure high-quality program delivery.
- Contribute to special projects and organizational priorities that support the quality, reach, and impact of Paley’s educational and public programming.
Requirements
- Highly organized educator with proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong team player who collaborates well with others.
- Strong work ethic with preference for in-person collaboration in a high-energy office environment.
- Ability to take ownership of all tasks and manage simultaneously.
- Strong verbal communication and writing skills.
- Positive and professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving and research skills.
- 2+ years of experience creating meaningful learning experiences for elementary and secondary students in a classroom, museum, cultural institution, or teaching-artist setting.
- Experience engaging family audiences and creating welcoming, participatory experiences for children and caregivers.
- Strong understanding of media literacy and experience using approaches such as object-based teaching and visual thinking strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver developmentally appropriate curricula and programs.
- Strong planning, organization, and follow-through skills.
- Creative, adaptable problem-solver who can respond thoughtfully to the needs of different learners, audiences, and program environments.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
- Genuine enthusiasm for broadcast history, media, popular culture, and their role in shaping understanding and connection.
Skills
- Media literacy
- Object-based teaching
- Visual thinking strategies
- Curriculum design
- Program development
- Verbal communication
- Writing
- Interpersonal skills
- Administrative skills
- Problem-solving
- Research
- Digital media creation
- Podcasting
- Video production
Location
- New York
Work Type
- In-person
- Virtual
- Full-time
- Hourly
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in English, History, Communications, Media Studies, Education, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $30 - $35 per hour
About the Company
- The Paley Center for Media is a leading 501 (c) (3) nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to preserving media history and exploring media's powerful influence on culture.
- The Paley Center for Media owns the iconic New York Paley Museum, a hub for media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment.
- The organization produces programs for the public and industry, celebrating television, digital content, and interactive entertainment.
- It convenes business leaders to discuss critical industry issues and fosters community among peers.
- The Paley Impact series educates on how media impacts culture and shapes public discourse.
- The Paley Archive is the largest public collection of its kind, with over 160,000 programs spanning more than 100 years, serving as a resource for K-12 educators and students.
- Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley.
Equal Opportunity
- The Paley Center for Media maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment.
- It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.