{"id":91271,"date":"2026-09-03T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/national-teacher-engagement-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T20:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T00:34:28","slug":"national-teacher-engagement-specialist","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/national-teacher-engagement-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"National Teacher Engagement Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Teacher Engagement Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Full-Time; Exempt<\/p>\n

Overview and Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Education and Guest Services Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernon\u2019s one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences, engaging programs, and online resources, we expand each learner\u2019s understanding of, and appreciation for, George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived.<\/p>\n

Position Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The K-12 Education Outreach Specialist is a key member of the K-12 Education team who ensures that Mount Vernon\u2019s mission supports learning in K-12 classrooms by providing high-quality, place-based professional development programs for K-12 teachers across the country through the George Washington Teacher Institute (GWTI). The Specialist will design and facilitate one- to multi-day in\u2013person and online programs in partnership with a variety of institutional partners across the country. This work requires coordinating diverse outcomes, logistics, communication, and evaluation efforts across programs. In addition, the Specialist will lead all national outreach initiatives, including exhibiting and presenting at conferences, creating promotional materials, and arranging opportunities to connect with teachers to promote and support the future growth of the GWTI and other K-12 Education programs and resources.<\/p>\n

Position-Specific Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25cf Design and facilitate GWTI teacher professional development programs in different communities across the country, requiring:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Consistent review of institutional alignment, historical accuracy of program scholarship and education methodologies, and relevance to the needs of each audience<\/p>\n

\u25cf Strong coordination and organization of short and long-term program planning details, budget, expenses, and all related logistics<\/p>\n

\u25cf Clear and proactive communication with a variety of stakeholders, including institutional partners, ambassadors, participants, speakers, vendors, volunteers, and others<\/p>\n

\u25cf Reflection of evaluation data across programs to support understandings and create actionable plans for growth and improvement<\/p>\n

\u25cf Training and development of a GWTI teacher ambassador cohort and teacher advisory group members to support and\/or lead programs, and assist at educational events
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\u25cf Coordinate and lead GWTI additional outreach initiatives, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Representing Mount Vernon in conversations about K-12 education at a variety of mission-aligned in-person and\/or virtual conferences, programs, and educational events at the district, state, and national levels<\/p>\n

\u25cf Creating and\/or reviewing promotional materials, including copy and graphics for e-newsletters, social media posts, digital and print materials, branded items, and more<\/p>\n

\u25cf Reestablishing a national teacher advisory group to help the department stay up to date on current trends in history, civics, social studies, and other relevant interdisciplinary areas<\/p>\n

\u25cf Developing a network of stakeholders through research, outreach, and continued communication with GWTI teacher participants, institutional program partners, state departments of education, school districts, community partners, and others who align with and\/or would benefit from Mount Vernon\u2019s K-12 Education programs or resources<\/p>\n

\u25cf Serve as a liaison between visiting students, teachers, institutional partners, and stakeholders as part of their on-site experiences at Mount Vernon.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Contribute to all K-12 education department programs, projects, and resources to determine audience needs<\/p>\n

\u25cf Support institutional efforts to gain a research-based understanding of teacher and student needs and to ensure alignment with institutional goals.<\/p>\n

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Compensation:<\/strong>\u00a0$55,000-65,000<\/p>\n

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Qualifications and Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Master\u2019s degree, or equivalent experience in history, museum education, education, curriculum and instruction, and\/or communication.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum 2 years of experience working with K-12 students and\/or teachers in formal education, public history, museum education, history, and\/or related spaces.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proven knowledge of and interest in George Washington and the American Revolutionary and Founding eras.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong understanding and support of current trends and practices in education, education policies, history education, and\/or social studies.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent research and analysis skills, including the ability to interpret and make connections between historical sources and their effective uses in K-12 classrooms.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills to foster effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effective organizational and project management skills, with the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong written communication, including editing, and oral communication skills, demonstrated in an education or training environment.
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Skilled in and comfortable developing new proficiencies in using computer programs, cloud-based applications, online visual design platforms, video conferencing, and the ability and self-confidence to troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.<\/p>\n

Special Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The successful candidate will:<\/p>\n

Possess strong public speaking and communication skills to meet programming goals and the varied needs of students across programs.
Be a motivated self-starter who displays a high level of responsibility, accountability, and initiative.\u00a0
Thrive in a collaborative, team-based work environment.
Have the ability and flexibility to work non-traditional hours, work remotely from various locations, and travel across the U.S. to plan, host, and facilitate programming (approximately 25% travel)
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2027 Project Priorities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25cf GWTI 250 regional program initiative reflection<\/p>\n

\u25cf Regional program framework and outreach strategy design<\/p>\n

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Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n