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We will be closed July 4 and 5, 2024 in observance of the holiday.
Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager position plays a key role in our visitor services program. The position is responsible for maintaining the African American Heritage Center physical plant in accordance with American Association of Museums (AAM) and National Registry of Historic Places (NRHP) guidelines. This is an independent role, so successful applicants will be able to take initiative and have excellent time management skills. No experience required. Satisfactory work record and driver’s license required. The position reports to the Executive Director and the Curator of Public Programs.
The Facilities management position is part-time 20 hour/week. It offers one week paid vacation after 3 months of employment. Candidate must be able to work nights and or weekends and able to lift above 50 lbs. Salary is $16.50/hour.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operates and maintains custodial functions.Ensures that the facility is clean and maintained according to company policy and procedures.
- Prepares facility for in house and rental based events
- Manages and reviews service contracts.
- Conducts and documents regular facilities inspections.
- Checks completed work by vendors and contractors.
- Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications.
- Communicates workplace safety precautions to employees.
Facilities Manager Qualifications / Skills:
- Possess a courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor.
- Good communication skills.
- Can follow instruction and work independently.
- Ability to operate vacuum cleaners and other standard cleaning equipment.
- Building repair skills
- Must be able to lift or maneuver up to 40 lbs.
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply! This position is open until filled.
Eko Ise Instructor
The African American Heritage Center’s Eko Ise Program, based in a Montessori paradigm, filtered through the lens of the Heritage Center’s historical research, aims to create a space and place that Black children can learn to articulate themselves through artistic expression and art creation.
We are searching for three reliable, trustworthy, and innovative teachers to join our program.
To be successful, you should be a lifelong learner who inspires a love for learning in your students.
Outstanding candidates are able to embrace creativity and independence. Two weeks of training is paid.
Responsibilities:
- Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn.
- Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
- Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
- Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
- Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
- Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
- Ensuring supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
- Designing, implementing and accompanying students on field trips.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in a visual/performative art and/or a musical instrument.
- Must learn and infuse lessons with African American Heritage Center historical research.
- Must learn the Montessori Method.
- Hold a valid Driver’s license.
- Passionate about alternative education.
- An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
- Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
- The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- A lifelong learner who can be a good mentor for children.
Compensation:
6 hours per week Tuesday – Saturday $30/hr
Candidates should email a resume and cover letter to publicprograms@jeffschoolheritagecenter.org
Hours
Heritage Center
Tuesday – Friday 1.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Saturday 10 am – 1 pm
Closed Monday & Sunday
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