School Program Guide

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic gardenall set on 1, 000 gorgeous acres. Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration. Winterthur offers a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur] and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency. JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager of School Programs, School Program Guides work as a team to deliver Winterthurs educational programs for students from PreK through 12th grade. Responsibilities include leading school programs onsite at Winterthur (both indoors and outdoors) and traveling to area schools and community centers to deliver offsite outreach programs. School Program Guides must have a pleasant demeanor, as well as a curious and enthusiastic approach to learning and teaching. In addition, the position requires strong customer service skills that include flexibility and compassion in addressing the needs of visitors of all ages, learning styles, and knowledge levels. Guides must conduct tours in a manner that is mindful of visitors safety and comfort, as well as the safety and security of Winterthurs collections. School Program Guides are an integral part of helping the department reach its goal of growing our school programs to serve 30, 000 students per year by 2030. Compensation: 16.47 per hour Benefits: 403b with employer match for eligible employees; discounts in the museum store and cafe; free general admission for you and your immediate family Work Schedule: Must provide a minimum availability of 12 days per month. Most school programs take place between 9am and 2pm Monday through Friday. Responsibilities: Lead groups of up to 10 students from PreK to 12th grade and their chaperones through field trips in the Museum, Garden & Library, while facilitating explorations of history, horticulture, science, and art. Encourage appropriate tour conduct to ensure the safety of the collection and students. Travel up to 30 miles to deliver programs at area schools, community centers, and libraries. Represent Winterthur by sharing objects, stories, and crafts. Set up materials before programs and clean up and reset materials and spaces as needed following programs. Learn and lead new programs as theyre developed, including those that incorporate themes from changing exhibitions. Participate in an initial orientation and continual training to learn program content and protocols, as well as staff meetings and trainings. All guides will take on a shift lead role on a rotating basis, ensuring that supplies are organized and collected and leading the activity room rotation.