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Organization Description: About Opened in 1977 through the generosity of Yale graduate and philanthropist Paul Mellon, the Yale Center for British Art holds the largest and most significant collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. The collection spans more than five centuries and is the foundation for a museum uniquely focused on the histories, legacies, and shifting contexts of British art. Housed in a celebrated modernist building designed by Louis I. Kahn, the museum is situated on the Yale University campus in the city of New Haven. It is free and open to all. Mission We steward and share a world-class collection of British art and its landmark architectural home. We explore British art’s complex global histories and its relevance today. We offer a welcoming space for discovery, enjoyment, reflection, and research. We create exhibitions, displays, and programs that are free and accessible to all. Position Description: Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview The Education Department of the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) is seeking an Educator for secondary school, college, and university audiences. Reporting to the Head of Education, this position will cultivate and strengthen the YCBA's relationship with Greater New Haven secondary schools, colleges, and universities, and develop opportunities for their students and educators to engage with the museum as a resource for teaching, learning, professional development, and social gathering. Through innovative museum-based engagement and teaching practices, the post-holder will encourage students and educators to make use of the YCBA’s collections and spaces in ways that support curiosity and learning and allow them to explore their own lives and the world through art. Working closely with faculty, teachers, and students in Greater New Haven, as well as colleagues in the YCBA’s Research Department, Study Room, and Reference Library, this role supports both the integration of the YCBA into local learning and engagement and the development of co-curricular pathways that foster students' intellectual, professional, and personal growth. Through mentorship and sustained relationship-building, the Educator oversees and expands opportunities for interacting with the museum and its collections, including through cross-institutional initiatives and internships for students in the city and at Yale. The post-holder will expand our partnerships with secondary schools, colleges, and universities by providing new opportunities for curriculum development and teacher training in object based learning and by creating and facilitating curricular visits using input from school staff and faculty.  They will also oversee existing programs that support visitor engagement, such as teacher workshops, the summer teacher institute, instructional webinars, summer art programs, and writing and photography classes and competitions. The YCBA is a world leader in the study and display of British art and culture and is uniquely positioned to serve both public and academic audiences. This is a fixed duration position of 18 months starting from the date of hire.