Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Education & Public Engagement, the Museum Educator will be responsible for delivering on-site and online educational Museum programs for visitors of all ages, including school visits; gallery programs for the general public; and outreach programs for schools and communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In addition, under the direction of the Education & Public Engagement Manager, the Museum Educator may be assigned to specific projects for the development of program content for school visit programs, curriculum resources, gallery programs, outreach programs and training material.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver online and on-site educational Museum programs, tours, and workshops for all ages (including visiting classes of Kindergarten to Grade 12 students, College and University classes, and Museum visitors).
- Deliver outreach visits to schools and communities in the GTA.
- Assist in the development of educational programs, as needed.
- Assist in the training of Education volunteers (content development and delivery).
- Plan and facilitate day-to-day program requirements, including supplies, and room set-up and clean-up.
- Liaise with departmental staff for school bookings, supplies orders and reports.
- Support opportunistic and last-minute program arrangements, assisting with location set-ups and program preparation, as and when required to do so
- Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- A University degree in a museum-related discipline. A graduate degree in Education, Museum Studies, Fine Art, or a related field is an asset.
- Minimum two years of experience in teaching and program delivery in a professional museum or cultural environment.
- Experience in developing and delivering music or performing arts camps/programs is an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of the principles of lifelong, object-based learning and the needs of broadly diverse audiences.
- Passion for museums and their interaction with diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of the arts of Muslim societies as they are represented by the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections is preferable.
- Experience with art materials and the principles of arts-based learning for hands-on studio activities.
- A teaching degree with music education, performing arts, or visual arts specialization is an asset.
- Graphic design skills are an asset.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment that sometimes requires creative thinking and problem-solving when serving the needs of the Museum’s visitors.
- Well-developed organizational skills, including scheduling and project coordination.
- Ability to function extremely well on a team; diplomatic negotiating skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication and consultation skills.
- Flexible work hours — availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Fluency in French is an asset.
- Well-developed computer skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are assets.
- A Vulnerable Persons Police Check will be required.
- Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.
Please note that the hourly rate for this position is $33.62 per hour.
Hours and/or days of work are not guaranteed and the incumbent will be notified when services are required. Educators are generally expected to maintain availability for at least two weekdays during school hours and one weekend day.
To Apply
Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by March 22, 2026.
The Museum thanks all those who apply; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview. The Museum encourages applications by individuals identifying as Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, members of visible minorities and/or anyone belonging to equity-deserving groups.
