Job Description

Position Type: Seasonal, Part-Time

Position Location: On-site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT)

Department: Education

Salary: $18.00 per hour/16-20 hours per week

Reports to: School and Youth Programs Educator

The Museum’s 45-acre campus is comprised of 39 buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the Museum. Among the most beloved attractions on the campus are the Round Barn, General Store, Carousel, and the 220-foot sidewheel steamboat Ticonderoga. Visitors enjoy strolling the beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring 20 gardens. The Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education features changing exhibitions and permanent collection galleries feature important paintings by Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Grandma Moses, John Singleton Copley, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Mary Cassatt, and many more.

Position Description:

Passport to Learning (PTL) educators teach 20–30-minute workshops on topics and themes in social studies, art, language arts, and science to students in grades K-8 who visit Shelburne Museum on school field trips.

Key Functions and Demands:

· This program runs daily Tuesday-Friday from Thursday, May 14 through Friday, June 12, 2026.

· Educators will be required to participate in on-site training on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13.

· Standard shifts are from 8:30am-2:00pm, Tuesday-Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Availability four days a week is preferred. Please note that the daily hours may shift slightly based on the arrival/departure times of participating school groups.

· Duties include facilitating hands-on activities for students in grades K-8 and leading discussions and demonstrations in a fast-paced, energetic environment. Educators will also be responsible for setting up and cleaning up spaces.

· Educators will also be expected to provide customer service information for general museum visitors when necessary.

· Passport to Learning programming will take place in multi-level sites with stairs and outdoors across museum grounds. Most work locations are not climate controlled, so temperatures will vary based on the weather.

Education and Experience :

· A minimum of a high school diploma and some college coursework in Education, Museum Studies, Studio Art, Art History, History or a related field is required.

· An associate or bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Studio Art, Art History, History, or a related field is desirable.

· Prior experience working with children in academic or learning environments such as schools, summer camps, museums, childcare centers, etc. is required.

Qualifications:

· 18 years of age or older.

· Must have reliable transportation to and from Shelburne Museum.

· Strong verbal communication skills. Comfortable communicating with students in grades K-8, teachers, parent chaperones, and Shelburne Museum guides.

· Flexibility, the ability to think on your feet to keep children engaged, and the ability to successfully juggle multiple responsibilities.

· Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with supervisors, fellow PTL educators, other members of the Education Department and with staff from across the museum.

· Ability to pass a background check.

Access Statement:

Shelburne Museum is committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for our employees and visitors. We will take steps to ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided to perform essential duties. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Bailey Moody (Bmoody@shelburnemuseum.org or 802-985-0881)

Application Process
Retired teachers/educators and recent or soon-to-be college graduates with experience in K-12 education are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in the position and relevant experience/qualifications, resume, and the names and contact information of two academic or professional references to HR@Shelburnemuseum.org.

Candidates interested in extending their experience through the summer months may also apply to work in our summer camp program or as a Museum Guide. Please find more details about these available positions on our website. If you would like to apply for multiple positions, please indicate this in your cover letter.

We will begin reviewing applications on February 2nd 2026, and continue until all positions are filled by qualified candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Ability to Relocate:

• Shelburne, VT 05482: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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