uja

Associate Director, Education- THM

North York, Ontario · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$110kDetected 8 days ago

AccessibilityProject ManagementResearchLeadershipMicrosoft Office

About the role

About the Toronto Holocaust Museum The Toronto Holocaust Museum (THM) is a space for education and dialogue about the Holocaust and its ongoing relevance.
Through its programs and experiences, it deepens public understanding and inspires visitors to make connections between the Holocaust, world events, and contemporary Canadian life.
The Toronto Holocaust Museum is a department of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

Own the development and delivery of all school-based programming, including field trips, workshops, survivor speaker sessions, and special initiatives, through supervision of the museum educator, and coordinator.
drive recruitment and retention of school groups.
Manage and strengthen institutional partnerships (e.g., Azrieli Foundation, Facing History) and identify opportunities for new collaborations.
Deliver off-site and virtual programming, including workshops and teacher training across the GTA for schools, universities, and other groups.
Collaborate with the Chief Curator and Experience team to develop community outreach strategies, exhibitions, and specialized programming (including tours and survivor engagement).
Lead recruitment, training, and coordination of speakers and facilitators for educator and volunteer programming.
Develop and manage the budget for school and teacher activities, including monitoring revenues and expenses.
Experience building positive and professional relationships with a range of stakeholders and constituencies.
Able to work effectively in a team setting within the department and collaborate across the organization.
UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience.

Set strategic direction for school engagement, including programs, resources, and partnerships with school boards and educational stakeholders.
Build, maintain, and expand relationships with school boards, equity leads, and administrators across public, private, Jewish day, and supplemental schools
Design and execute evaluation frameworks for educational programming
Partner with the Marketing Director to promote educational programs, including contributing content for newsletters, the educator portal, website updates, and donor/grant materials.
Contribute as a senior team member to institutional planning, reporting, grant support, and occasional weekend/evening management coverage.
Stay current on best practices in museum education and Holocaust education, ensuring programming reflects leading standards and innovation.
Master's degree in History, Education, or Museum Studies along with sound knowledge of Holocaust history, Jewish history, museum teaching and learning, and object interpretation strategies.
Minimum of 5-7 years of proven leadership experience in a museum or educational setting is required, along with understanding of the role of education in a museum and best practices in the museum education field.

We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities.
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We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.
We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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