{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3f923efe9cb49ebc012bdab3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3f923efe9cb49ebc012bdab3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3f923efe9cb49ebc012bdab3","title":"Education Assistant","description":"Join Our Team as an Education Assistant!\nDo you love museums, enjoy working with people of all ages, and get a strange amount of satisfaction from well‑organized systems? Are you energized by juggling multiple priorities and helping educational programs run like a well‑oiled machine? If so, we’d love to meet you.\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Education Assistant provides essential operational and programmatic support for museum education initiatives serving students from pre‑kindergarten through adult learners. This position plays a critical role in facilitating high‑quality educational experiences through direct student engagement, volunteer coordination, material management, and administrative support. The Education Assistant works collaboratively with educators, docents, storytellers, teachers, and museum staff to create welcoming, inclusive, and meaningful art learning experiences. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with a primarily Monday‑through‑Friday schedule.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nProgram Development and Implementation Support\n\nScheduling school tours, including coordinating with teachers, managing space allocations, and ensuring appropriate volunteer staffing\n\nAssisting the Manager in researching, developing, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate art activities for onsite museum programs, virtual online experiences, and off‑site school and community partnerships\n\nSupporting major Education Department events such as open houses, teacher professional development workshops, family programs, and community events\n\nProgram Facilitation and Student Engagement\n\nFacilitating the flow of students, chaperones, and volunteers throughout the museum during school programs, ensuring safe, organized, and engaging experiences\n\nGreeting and orienting school groups, providing warm hospitality and clear directions to facilitate smooth program execution\n\nConducting or co‑facilitating gallery discussions and hands‑on art activities tailored to diverse age groups and learning needs\n\nImplementing appropriate behavior management and safety protocols during school programs\n\nAdapting program delivery to accommodate students with diverse learning needs and abilities\n\nMonitoring and implementing daily setup of education spaces, including classrooms, galleries, and virtual learning environments\n\nPreparing, setting up, replenishing, and cleaning up materials for tours, workshops, and educational programs\n\nVolunteer Support and Training\n\nAssisting in training volunteer docents and storytellers in facilitation techniques, student engagement strategies, and technology use for both in‑person and virtual programs\n\nProviding real‑time support to docents and storytellers during virtual programs, troubleshooting technology and assisting with participant engagement\n\nCollaborating with museum staff, docents, and storytellers to adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of student audiences\n\nCommunicating regularly with volunteers to ensure they have the information and resources needed for successful program delivery\n\nMaterials Management and Logistics\n\nCollecting, compiling, organizing, and maintaining educational materials and supplies for school programs\n\nOrdering materials and supplies as needed, tracking inventory and ensuring adequate stock for upcoming programs\n\nCompiling artwork submissions from student programs and teacher workshop materials\n\nAdministrative and Data Processing\n\nPerforming administrative duties to support efficient operations of school programs, teacher services, and volunteer coordination\n\nUpdating and maintaining Education Department website content to ensure accurate, current information for teachers and community partners\n\nProcessing and compiling teacher evaluations, workshop feedback, artwork submissions, and docent/storyteller surveys\n\nMaintaining organized digital and physical filing systems for program documentation\n\nCollaboration and Communication\n\nEngaging with staff, vendors, visitors, program participants, teachers, and colleagues in a personable, professional, and culturally responsive manner\n\nParticipating in School Programs Team meetings, Education Department meetings, and all‑staff meetings as required\n\nContributing to the museum’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through all aspects of work\n\nPerforming other related duties as assigned to support the Education Department\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children and youth in educational, school‑based, or community settings; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Sites, Calendar)\n\nExperience with video conferencing platforms, particularly Zoom\n\nExcellent oral and written communication skills appropriate for diverse audiences including children, educators, and families\n\nOutstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail\n\nDemonstrated resourcefulness, creativity, and flexibility in problem‑solving and adapting to changing circumstances\n\nStrong problem‑solving abilities and sound judgment when assessing situations and implementing solutions\n\nFlexibility and adaptability when working in ambiguous situations, particularly in dynamic educational settings\n\nSensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audiences\n\nExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work collegially across departments and with volunteers of all backgrounds\n\nCustomer service orientation with diplomacy and tact\n\nAbility and willingness to work onsite at the museum\n\nAbility to travel occasionally to school and community sites throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area (mileage reimbursement provided)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in education, art education, museum studies, or closely related field from an accredited college or university\n\nOne or more years of experience in museum education, gallery teaching, or arts education programming\n\nExperience with FileMaker or similar database management systems\n\nKnowledge of or interest in Asian art, history, and culture\n\nMultilingual abilities, particularly in languages spoken by Bay Area communities\n\nTraining or experience in universal design for learning (UDL) and accessible education practices\n\nPhysical Requirements and Work Environment\nWork Schedule and Location\n\nWork is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday during regular business hours, onsite, with the understanding that schedules may be adjusted to meet operational requirements. Remote work arrangements are in accordance with the museum’s Telecommuting Policy.\n\nOccasional local travel to schools and community sites throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area (mileage reimbursement provided)\n\nWork performed across multiple museum environments: galleries, education classrooms, offices, and occasionally off‑site locations\n\nSitting/Standing/Walking\n\nSitting/Standing: Prolonged standing (up to 3 consecutive hours) when facilitating school programs, gallery discussions, and hands‑on art activities with student groups; extended periods of sitting (up to 2‑3 hours) at a computer workstation performing administrative tasks, data entry, and program planning\n\nWalking: Frequent walking throughout museum facilities and between buildings, on hard surfaces (tile, marble, concrete flooring) and stairs\n\nMoving: Ability to move between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday\n\nBending/Kneeling: Ability to bend, kneel, and crouch when working with young children and setting up/cleaning up activity materials at floor level\n\nManual Tasks\n\nManual Dexterity: Continuous use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, mouse operation, administrative work, website updates, and data entry; handling documents; fine motor skills required for accurate data entry, preparing art materials, handling education supplies, and organizing program materials\n\nLifting/Carrying: Frequent lifting and carrying of materials up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 35 pounds\n\nReaching: Reaching above shoulder height and below waist level to access supplies on shelving and in storage areas; ladder use to reach storage areas\n\nPushing/pulling wheeled carts with program materials up to 75 pounds between classrooms and galleries\n\nSensory and Communication Requirements\n\nVision: Requires close visual acuity for extended computer work (4+ hours daily), reading printed materials, reviewing lesson plans, and monitoring student activities; ability to read standard print (10‑12 point font) and computer screens\n\nHearing: Requires hearing ability sufficient for telephone conversations, facilitating discussions with student groups ranging from quiet to noisy environments, in‑person communication with teachers and volunteers in various acoustic settings (quiet offices to busy galleries with groups of 30+ students), and participation in meetings\n\nCommunication: Requires frequent facilitation with diverse audiences including children (pre‑K through high school), teachers, volunteers, and museum visitors; ability to project voice clearly in gallery settings with groups of up to 30 students and adults\n\nEnvironmental Conditions\n\nClimate‑controlled office and classroom environments with ergonomic computer workstation\n\nMuseum gallery spaces with controlled lighting and temperature\n\nEducation spaces with variable noise levels, especially during school programs with multiple groups present\n\nExposure to art materials, including paints, markers, clay, and adhesives, with appropriate safety protocols\n\nRegular interaction with large groups of children and adults in dynamic, sometimes unpredictable educational settings\n\nOccasional outdoor exposure when greeting school buses or facilitating outdoor activities\n\nOccasional travel to off‑site school and community locations with varying environmental conditions\n\nCognitive and Concentration\n\nSustained attention to detail for program facilitation, material preparation, and administrative accuracy\n\nAbility to manage multiple simultaneous priorities and frequent interruptions, particularly during high‑volume school program days\n\nReal‑time problem‑solving and adaptability when working with diverse student groups with varying needs\n\nProcessing and responding to a high volume of communications from teachers, volunteers, staff, and program participants\n\nAbility to maintain focus and composure while supervising groups of children in dynamic museum environments\n\nQuick decision‑making regarding student safety, group management, and program adjustments\n\nPosition Notes\n\nThis description is representative of typical duties but is not exhaustive\n\nThis document does not constitute an employment contract\n\nDuties and responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and may be adjusted by your supervisor\n\nFor represented positions: Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the CBA between the Asian Art Museum and SEIU 1021\n\nCompensation\nThe Asian Art Museum is committed to practicing salary transparency. The hourly range for this position is $26.7996 - 32.1871 per hour.\n\nThis FLSA non‑exempt opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:\n\nFully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee\n\n12 paid holidays (2026)\n\n15 days of vacation\n\n12 days of sick leave\n\nGroup retirement plan starting after one year of employment\n\nThis position is represented by Local 1021, Service Employees International Union. New hires typically start at the beginning of the wage range.\n\nOur Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitments\nAt the Asian Art Museum, we are dedicated to ideating, building, and holding ourselves accountable for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in everything we do. We strive to foster a culture of respect, belonging and inclusivity for all employees.\n\nOur mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.\n\nDiversity of thought and experience is essential to our mission, and we are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.\n\nThe Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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This is a full‑time, on‑site position with a primarily Monday‑through‑Friday schedule.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nProgram Development and Implementation Support\n\nScheduling school tours, including coordinating with teachers, managing space allocations, and ensuring appropriate volunteer staffing\n\nAssisting the Manager in researching, developing, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate art activities for onsite museum programs, virtual online experiences, and off‑site school and community partnerships\n\nSupporting major Education Department events such as open houses, teacher professional development workshops, family programs, and community events\n\nProgram Facilitation and Student Engagement\n\nFacilitating the flow of students, chaperones, and volunteers throughout the museum during school programs, ensuring safe, organized, and engaging experiences\n\nGreeting and orienting school groups, providing warm hospitality and clear directions to facilitate smooth program execution\n\nConducting or co‑facilitating gallery discussions and hands‑on art activities tailored to diverse age groups and learning needs\n\nImplementing appropriate behavior management and safety protocols during school programs\n\nAdapting program delivery to accommodate students with diverse learning needs and abilities\n\nMonitoring and implementing daily setup of education spaces, including classrooms, galleries, and virtual learning environments\n\nPreparing, setting up, replenishing, and cleaning up materials for tours, workshops, and educational programs\n\nVolunteer Support and Training\n\nAssisting in training volunteer docents and storytellers in facilitation techniques, student engagement strategies, and technology use for both in‑person and virtual programs\n\nProviding real‑time support to docents and storytellers during virtual programs, troubleshooting technology and assisting with participant engagement\n\nCollaborating with museum staff, docents, and storytellers to adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of student audiences\n\nCommunicating regularly with volunteers to ensure they have the information and resources needed for successful program delivery\n\nMaterials Management and Logistics\n\nCollecting, compiling, organizing, and maintaining educational materials and supplies for school programs\n\nOrdering materials and supplies as needed, tracking inventory and ensuring adequate stock for upcoming programs\n\nCompiling artwork submissions from student programs and teacher workshop materials\n\nAdministrative and Data Processing\n\nPerforming administrative duties to support efficient operations of school programs, teacher services, and volunteer coordination\n\nUpdating and maintaining Education Department website content to ensure accurate, current information for teachers and community partners\n\nProcessing and compiling teacher evaluations, workshop feedback, artwork submissions, and docent/storyteller surveys\n\nMaintaining organized digital and physical filing systems for program documentation\n\nCollaboration and Communication\n\nEngaging with staff, vendors, visitors, program participants, teachers, and colleagues in a personable, professional, and culturally responsive manner\n\nParticipating in School Programs Team meetings, Education Department meetings, and all‑staff meetings as required\n\nContributing to the museum’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through all aspects of work\n\nPerforming other related duties as assigned to support the Education Department\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children and youth in educational, school‑based, or community settings; 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Remote work arrangements are in accordance with the museum’s Telecommuting Policy.\n\nOccasional local travel to schools and community sites throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area (mileage reimbursement provided)\n\nWork performed across multiple museum environments: galleries, education classrooms, offices, and occasionally off‑site locations\n\nSitting/Standing/Walking\n\nSitting/Standing: Prolonged standing (up to 3 consecutive hours) when facilitating school programs, gallery discussions, and hands‑on art activities with student groups; extended periods of sitting (up to 2‑3 hours) at a computer workstation performing administrative tasks, data entry, and program planning\n\nWalking: Frequent walking throughout museum facilities and between buildings, on hard surfaces (tile, marble, concrete flooring) and stairs\n\nMoving: Ability to move between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday\n\nBending/Kneeling: Ability to bend, kneel, and crouch when working with young children and setting up/cleaning up activity materials at floor level\n\nManual Tasks\n\nManual Dexterity: Continuous use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, mouse operation, administrative work, website updates, and data entry; handling documents; fine motor skills required for accurate data entry, preparing art materials, handling education supplies, and organizing program materials\n\nLifting/Carrying: Frequent lifting and carrying of materials up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 35 pounds\n\nReaching: Reaching above shoulder height and below waist level to access supplies on shelving and in storage areas; ladder use to reach storage areas\n\nPushing/pulling wheeled carts with program materials up to 75 pounds between classrooms and galleries\n\nSensory and Communication Requirements\n\nVision: Requires close visual acuity for extended computer work (4+ hours daily), reading printed materials, reviewing lesson plans, and monitoring student activities; ability to read standard print (10‑12 point font) and computer screens\n\nHearing: Requires hearing ability sufficient for telephone conversations, facilitating discussions with student groups ranging from quiet to noisy environments, in‑person communication with teachers and volunteers in various acoustic settings (quiet offices to busy galleries with groups of 30+ students), and participation in meetings\n\nCommunication: Requires frequent facilitation with diverse audiences including children (pre‑K through high school), teachers, volunteers, and museum visitors; ability to project voice clearly in gallery settings with groups of up to 30 students and adults\n\nEnvironmental Conditions\n\nClimate‑controlled office and classroom environments with ergonomic computer workstation\n\nMuseum gallery spaces with controlled lighting and temperature\n\nEducation spaces with variable noise levels, especially during school programs with multiple groups present\n\nExposure to art materials, including paints, markers, clay, and adhesives, with appropriate safety protocols\n\nRegular interaction with large groups of children and adults in dynamic, sometimes unpredictable educational settings\n\nOccasional outdoor exposure when greeting school buses or facilitating outdoor activities\n\nOccasional travel to off‑site school and community locations with varying environmental conditions\n\nCognitive and Concentration\n\nSustained attention to detail for program facilitation, material preparation, and administrative accuracy\n\nAbility to manage multiple simultaneous priorities and frequent interruptions, particularly during high‑volume school program days\n\nReal‑time problem‑solving and adaptability when working with diverse student groups with varying needs\n\nProcessing and responding to a high volume of communications from teachers, volunteers, staff, and program participants\n\nAbility to maintain focus and composure while supervising groups of children in dynamic museum environments\n\nQuick decision‑making regarding student safety, group management, and program adjustments\n\nPosition Notes\n\nThis description is representative of typical duties but is not exhaustive\n\nThis document does not constitute an employment contract\n\nDuties and responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and may be adjusted by your supervisor\n\nFor represented positions: Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the CBA between the Asian Art Museum and SEIU 1021\n\nCompensation\nThe Asian Art Museum is committed to practicing salary transparency. The hourly range for this position is $26.7996 - 32.1871 per hour.\n\nThis FLSA non‑exempt opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:\n\nFully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee\n\n12 paid holidays (2026)\n\n15 days of vacation\n\n12 days of sick leave\n\nGroup retirement plan starting after one year of employment\n\nThis position is represented by Local 1021, Service Employees International Union. New hires typically start at the beginning of the wage range.\n\nOur Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitments\nAt the Asian Art Museum, we are dedicated to ideating, building, and holding ourselves accountable for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in everything we do. We strive to foster a culture of respect, belonging and inclusivity for all employees.\n\nOur mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote Asian and Asian American art and cultures for local and global audiences. We provide a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, inviting collaboration, and fueling imagination to deepen understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds.\n\nDiversity of thought and experience is essential to our mission, and we are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.\n\nThe Asian Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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