The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) explores and preserves the history, environment and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. As an educational institution, staff carries out CBMM’s mission, goals and vision, working individually and collaboratively to encourage the public’s access to our collections, programs, and resources.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The School‐Age Educator is instrumental in facilitating the Education Department's programs for PK‐12 students, promoting CBMM’s mission through high‐quality educational programming. CBMM is committed to doubling the number of school children it serves annually, and the School‐Age Educator plays a vital role by fostering a positive learning environment for all school‐age visitors.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Deliver school‐age programs at CBMM and in classrooms.
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Greet and orient school groups to campus to facilitate positive learning experiences.
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Assist with school‐age outreach initiatives including teacher workshops and Educator Open Houses.
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Assist with other children’s programming, including classes, camps, and CBMM festivals, as needed.
This position is part‐time, hourly, and based on the demand for CBMM school‐age programs. Most programs will take place during the school day, Monday through Friday.
All staff of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is expected to be available to work a flexible schedule.
Qualifications
KEY ATTRIBUTES
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Enthusiastic, adaptable, and effective teacher who enjoys working with children from preschool to high school.
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Experience teaching children of various ages in formal or informal learning environments.
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Passion for the Chesapeake Bay and its people.
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Degree in education, museum studies, history, environmental science, or related field desirable.
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Familiarity with formal and informal learning theory, Common Core and Maryland State Curriculum standards preferred.
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Ability to foster positive work relationships with CBMM staff, superiors, and volunteers, and problem solve and respond positively and calmly to program changes.
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Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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Physical ability to work with students on CBMM’s 18‐acre campus, exhibits, boats, and docks, in varied weather conditions.
Skills Required
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, effective teacher who enjoys working with children preschool to high school.
- Experience teaching children of various ages in formal or informal learning environments.
- Passion for the Chesapeake Bay and its people.
- Degree in education, museum studies, history, environmental science, or related field.
- Familiarity with formal and informal learning theory, Common Core and Maryland State Curriculum standards.
- Ability to foster positive work relationships, problem-solve, and respond calmly to program changes.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical ability to work on an 18-acre campus, exhibits, boats, and docks in varied weather conditions.
- Availability to work a flexible, primarily weekday (school-day) schedule.
What We Do
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region. It houses the world's largest collection of Chesapeake Bay watercraft and artifacts.
