The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has an exciting opportunity for an individual with classroom teaching experience and a desire to share innovative educational resources with a variety of audiences across Georgia. We are looking for a full-time Education Manager for our Savannah office, located in the heart of the historic downtown area.
GHS is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation, with over five million unique archival treasures.
The employee in this position will have opportunities to make an immediate impact on teachers, students, and other statewide audiences. He/She will work independently and collaboratively on the development and presentation of resources and trainings that explore a variety of historical topics aligned to K-12 Georgia Standards of Excellence and share the latest inquiry and primary source based instructional strategies with educator and student audiences across Georgia.
The Education Manager will be responsible for designing, creating (or overseeing the creation of), and promoting original education resources in a variety of formats for diverse audiences, including students, educators, and the general public. This unique role will also have direct supervisory responsibility for a staff of 1-2 individuals. In addition, the Education Manager will actively participate in programs which are related to the institution and to education more broadly (such as the Georgia History Festival).
As a team member at Georgia Historical Society, you will enjoy top notch benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and an excellent retirement plan. You will have the opportunity to work with others who are passionate about GHS’ educational and research mission. To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, sample lesson plan or classroom activity, and confidential salary requirements to: Georgia Historical Society 104 West Gaston Street Savannah, GA 31401 Fax: 912.651.2831 Email: jobs@georgiahistory.com
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in history or education with a master’s degree preferred. We are looking for someone with four to eight years of experience preparing and delivering educational materials, programs, and/or presentations, ideally with the Georgia Standards of Excellence or similar. Formal K-12 classroom experience is required and experience delivering professional development activities to educators is highly preferred.
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation. To learn more, go to www.georgiahistory.com.
