Museum Educator

Iconic New York institution The Paley Center for Media, where media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment come together, is hiring for a Museum Educator to schedule and teach inquiry based classes in person and virtually for K-12 school groups, and additionally to design and run arts and crafts projects and activities for families on selected Saturdays throughout the year. This position will also support weekend programs, Re-creating Radio and Podcasting Workshops, throughout the year. This is a non-exempt, hourly position and standard work week is Tuesday through Saturday. As this role evolves and grows, the days of the week may also evolve or adjust periodically.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate media literacy experiences for K–12 students that build critical thinking, curiosity, and confidence in navigating today’s media landscape.
• Design and lead high-quality family and youth programs, including hands-on arts and crafts, that bring exhibits and special events to life and create meaningful opportunities for learning, discovery, and connection.
• Create memorable learning experiences through dynamic teaching, hands-on activities, and positive interactions that encourage students and guests to explore, engage, and connect.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where every child, caregiver, and teacher feels safe, respected, and empowered to participate fully.
• Serve as a Paley Ambassador by helping extend the organization’s reach and strengthen community connection through authentic engagement with Paley’s social media content and initiatives.
• Maintain program materials and resources to ensure every program is well-prepared, consistent, and delivers a high-quality experience for learners and families.
• Contribute to special projects and organizational priorities that support the quality, reach, and impact of Paley’s educational and public programming.

Core Competencies

Our successful employees meet the following criteria:

• 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

Qualifications - What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience creating meaningful learning experiences for elementary and secondary students, whether 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 to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and discussion.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver developmentally appropriate curricula and programs that translate educational goals into engaging, hands-on experiences.
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to anticipate program needs, manage multiple priorities, and consistently deliver well-prepared, high-quality programs.
• 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 and shared goals.
• Genuine enthusiasm for broadcast history, media, popular culture, and the role they play in shaping how people understand and connect with the world.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, History, Communications, Media Studies, Education, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with digital media creation or production, including podcasting, video, or related formats.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish.

Compensation Range:

$30 - $35 per hour