[BCMA] Job Opportunity: Program Leader at the White Rock Museum and Archives

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

On-Call Program Leader (Paid Position)



Are you passionate about local history, and sharing knowledge with young
people in an engaging and contemporary way? The White Rock Museum and
Archives (WRMA) is launching two new school programs (Grades 3-6, and Grades
10-11) and is looking for enthusiastic and caring Program Leaders to deliver
these programs to school children. Join our team!



The Role:

As WRMA Program Leader, you will be responsible for leading children through
the program in the Museum gallery. You will also be responsible for managing
the group with the support of the teacher, and several parent chaperones. We
will be offering the following programs (2 hours in duration):

・       Re-Thinking the Railroad (Grades 3-6) This program provides
students with the opportunity to learn about how the history of the railroad
in White Rock has shaped our contemporary landscape. Students will explore
artifacts, maps, and newspaper relating to the railroad and engage in
dialogue about the significance of the railroad and various perspectives to
approaching it.



・       Monumental Monuments (Grades 9-11) This program offers the
opportunity for students to examine two White Rock heritage sites (train
station and the pier) using the permanent gallery, newspaper articles, and
photographs. Students will engage in dialogue about the diverse range of
perspectives on understanding these enduring places and what roles these
sites have in the community today.



As a WRMA Program Leader your responsibilities are:

●      Setting up the gallery and clean-up of the gallery space. This
includes setting up folding tables and chairs, and the coat rack.

●      Preparing and maintaining knowledge of program content.

●      Delivering program content, with multiple delivery methods,
including large group and small group facilitation.

●      Maintaining knowledge of classroom management with the ability to
facilitate groups of multiple learners, ages, and abilities.



As a WRMA Program Leader you have:

●      An interest in local history.

●      The ability to use - or willingness to learn - PowerPoint, Prezi,
and Apple TV.

●      Strong organizational and time management skills.

●      Outstanding interpersonal skills.

●      The availability to attend occasional training/orientation sessions.




Your education and experience is:

●      Teaching experience, particularly in leading large groups of
children.

●      First Aid is an asset



The Details:

These paid positions are as defined as Auxiliary staff. This type of
employment is non-permanent, and on call. There may be a predetermined
schedule but on other occasions, the work may be on-call depending upon
students and teacher’s schedules.

●      On-call/Flexible

●      Programs will take place Monday-Friday during school hours,
September-June. Schedule will be based on classroom sign-up.

●      Each shift is 3.5 hours total - 1.5 hour program, 1 hour setup and
clean up, 1 hour independent preparation (on your time) to be familiar with
program content. (The more familiar you are with program content, the more
quickly this will go in future.)



Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to
director at whiterockmuseum.ca by Friday November 30. The White Rock Museum and
Archives thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.



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