Director, Children and Family Learning
2 weeks ago
Director, Children and Family Learning
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director, Children and Family Learning
Department
Education (YI) - 052
Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Education department is seeking a full-time Director, Children and Family Learning (CFL) to lead CFL's out-of-school time (OST) programming children ages Pre-K to 5th grade and their families. The Director's scope includes developing, maintaining and managing and effective team to carry out CFL's work and developing and implementing long-term strategy for children's learning and family engagement at the Museum.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- In partnership with the Senior Director, develop and implement long-term strategy for CFL, advancing the Museum's mission and strategic plan.
- Deepen the CFL staff's sense of community and belonging.
- Cultivate relationships with local and national institutions to develop new joint funding/programming opportunities.
- Supervise departmental Assistant Directors, Senior Managers, Managers and administrative staff.
- Support program design, staff assignments and allocation of resources.
- Lead the development of profit and loss statements, annual budget development, monitoring and revenue projections.
- Directly manage part-time departmental staff.
- Engage in ongoing cultivation/relationship building with program participants.
- Collaborate with Museum leadership on crafting proposals and completing reports.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in science, education or another related field.
- 10 years experience working with children ages two to 10, with demonstrated knowledge and mastery of early and elementary-aged children's learning.
- Three years related management/supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of donor cultivation/grant writing practices.
- Experience developing and monitoring program budgets.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
Category
Full-Time
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period
70
Union Status
Non-Union
FLSA
Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum
$140,000/annual
Expected Salary Maximum
$155,000/annual
EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.
Quick Link
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4606
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
GS932P
Open Date
10/23/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a master's degree or higher in science, education or another related field?- Yes
- No
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Do you have 10 years of experience working with children ages two to 10, with demonstrated knowledge and mastery of early and elementary-aged children's learning?- Yes
- No
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Do you have three years of related management/supervisory experience?- Yes
- No
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Do you have knowledge of donor cultivation/grant writing practices?- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience developing and monitoring program budgets?- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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