School Program Instructor

Old Sturbridge Village is looking to add new and experienced instructors for its innovative program that primarily serves students at the on-site charter school, Old Sturbridge Academy (OSA). This program is where museum programs and classroom specials converge so students can engage in weekly learning experiences. School Program Instructors (SPIs) may also support a similar program that serves students at our partner school from Worcester. These programs include: Learning through Experiences (LTEs) for grades K-5 at OSA.

In these weekly sessions, School Program Instructors deliver lessons alongside other SPIs on provided museum-themed curriculum. Various units explore topics in history, science, technology, engineering, the arts, and/or math.Learning through Projects (LTPs) for grades 6-8 at OSA. In these weekly sessions, School Program Instructors work closely with Village experts to deliver a hands-on experience to a small group of students around a specific project.Worcester Cultural Academy Sessions (WCA), currently for grades K-7. This growing program serves students from the Worcester Cultural Academy.

Each grade level visits the Village for 3 sessions that build upon each other. School Program Instructors deliver a meaningful learning experience to help students feel connected to the Village.School Program Instructors (SPIs) may work a variety of these programs based on program needs; schedules will, as much as possible, be consistent throughout the school year. This is a part-time, Monday-Friday position during the school year (late August June).All SPIs will partake in ongoing professional development and training to support classroom management and best practices in lesson delivery, as well as opportunities to learn relevant skills to support the learning activities.This role reports to the Assistant Director of Academy Program.*SPIs work daily Monday-Friday; specific hours and program assignments vary by day based on scheduling needs. Example daily schedule for 2026-27: 9:00-2:30.This role is a 10-month position, as it is tied to the school-year schedule.QualificationsEnjoys working with children, especially in an educational environmentExperience working with and managing students in small or large group settings (informal or formal educational settings)Interested in history and science, and sharing it in tangible waysAdaptable and flexibleAble to work cooperatively with diverse groups of children and adultsReliable and detail-orientedAbility to accept supervision and guidanceAbility to solve problems and resolve conflictsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAvailable to work Monday through Friday during the school yearMinimum of Associate's degree or at least two years of college; Bachelor's Degree preferred.Essential DutiesDeliver engaging learning opportunities to groups of 10-20 studentsReview provided content and collaborate with other SPIs to adapt to best meet student needsPlan and co-teach with various Village Experts to deliver project-based learning opportunities for middle school-aged studentsPrepare supplies, materials, and physical spaces for programsFulfill all professional commitments, such as completing time cards, responding promptly to emails, etc.Create a supportive student-centered learning experience for diverse learnersCommunicate respectfully to all staff and studentsPromote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibilitySupport and enforce program-wide behavior expectations for studentsAttend training and professional development sessions as requiredAssist in all aspects of the programPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk throughout the Village campus (up to a mile at a time) and stand frequently. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.As a student-facing program, consistent staff attendance is critical in maintaining safe student-to-instructor ratios and quality programming.AccommodationsOld Sturbridge Village is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants who need them during the application or interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources ([email protected]).Equal Opportunity EmployerOld Sturbridge Village is committed to promoting diversity.

We are passionate about developing and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and accessible working and learning environment for all visitors, staff and OSV community members. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to different ways of understanding and engaging the world around us.Old Sturbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Old Sturbridge Village to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or membership in the uniformed services.Job Type: Part-timePay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hourBenefits: Employee assistance programPaid time offProfessional development assistanceRetirement planWork Location: In person