posted 1/1/12
We are currently seeking to hire an Education Specialist. As a part-time position, duties include but are not limited to:
- developing and promoting teacher-ready curricular units to further students’ understanding and appreciation of Arab history, culture and arts
- managing and overseeing educational content of Al-Bustan’s in-school and out-of-school weekend programs
Requirements:
- Must have Masters degree in Elementary or Secondary Education
- Must have experience teaching in elementary or secondary schools and developing curriculum material
Skills:
- creative thinker who is able to conceive and implement curricular content
- able to take initiative and reach out to work with diverse constituencies, including school administrators and educators, and teaching artists
- excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills
- able to effectively engage with children and youth
- highly knowledgeable about the Arab region, arts, and culture
- preferably conversant or fluent in the Arabic language
- organized with ability to multi-task and coordinate overlapping activities
- computer proficient in MS Word and Excel
Position reports to Executive Director; part-time to begin in January; hours and place of work will vary. To apply, contact the Executive Director, include cover letter and resume with 3 references.
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We invite artists with a particular interest and experience in Arab arts and culture to contact us. We also invite students or individuals interested in a volunteer internship during the school year or as a camp counselor during the summer to contact us.
• Camp Counselors for Summer 2012: Counselor Application 2012
• Volunteers: Al-Bustan Volunteer Application
• Work-Study Intern during the academic year
Al-Bustan is an equal opportunity employer.
