Museum Educator

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Manager, Education, the Museum Educator will be responsible for developing and delivering educational Museum programs, tours, and workshops for audiences of all ages, including school visits, gallery programs for the general public, family programs, and outreach programs for schools and communities in the GTA and other locations as required.

In addition, under the direction of the Manager, Education, the Museum Educator may be assigned to specific projects for the development of program content for school visit programs, curriculum resources, gallery programs, outreach programs, and training materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational, arts-based, and Museum programs for audiences of all ages, including children, school groups, families, adults, and seniors.
• Deliver online and on-site educational Museum programs, tours, and workshops, including visiting classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12, College and University classes, and Museum visitors.
• Deliver outreach visits to schools and communities in the GTA.
• Develop tours, workshops, hands-on arts activities, and other educational program content based on exhibitions and audience needs.
• Assist in the development of educational programs, curriculum resources, gallery programs, outreach programs, and training materials, as needed.
• Assist in the training of Education volunteers, including content development and delivery.
• Plan and facilitate day-to-day program requirements, including supplies, and room set-up and clean-up.
• Liaise with departmental staff for school bookings, supplies orders, and reports.
• Support opportunistic and last-minute program arrangements, assisting with location set-ups and program preparation, as and when required.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• A University degree in a museum-related discipline, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Education, or a related field. A graduate degree in Education, Museum Studies, Fine Art, or a related field is an asset.
• Minimum four years of experience developing and delivering programs for audiences of all ages, including children, school groups, families, adults, and seniors.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering tours, workshops, hands-on arts activities, and other educational programs for audiences of all ages.
• Experience developing educational programs, curriculum resources, gallery programs, outreach programs, and/or training materials.
• Experience working in a professional museum, gallery, cultural, or educational environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of lifelong, object-based learning and the needs of broadly diverse audiences.
• Passion for museums and their interaction with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of the arts of Muslim societies as they are represented by the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections is preferable.
• Strong knowledge of art materials and the principles of arts-based learning, with experience developing and facilitating hands-on studio activities.
• Experience conducting research and developing tours and educational content based on exhibitions.
• A teaching degree with specialization in music education, performing arts, or visual arts is an asset.
• Graphic design skills are an asset.
• Experience in developing and delivering camps, family programs, or community-based programs is an asset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment that sometimes requires creative thinking and problem-solving when serving the needs of the Museum’s visitors.
• Well-developed organizational skills, including scheduling and project coordination.
• Ability to function extremely well on a team; diplomatic and negotiating skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication and consultation skills.
• Flexible work hours — availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Fluency in French is an asset.
• Well-developed computer skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are assets.
• A Vulnerable Persons Police Check will be required.
• Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.

The salary range for this position is $50,000–$55,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract.

To Apply

Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by October 23, 2026.

The Museum thanks all those who apply; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview. The Museum encourages applications by individuals identifying as Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, members of visible minorities and/or anyone belonging to equity-deserving groups.