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Assistant Director of Education

Bronx Children's Museum
Position Overview

The Bronx Children's Museum seeks an Assistant Director of Education to develop, implement, and oversee educational programs, strategic initiatives, and community partnerships that align with the Museum's mission and vision. This role focuses on creating inclusive, innovative, and impactful learning experiences for early childhood through 3rd-grade students, educators, families, and community members.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Development & Implementation

• Collaborate with the Director of Programs and Education to design and lead educational programs for early childhood through 3rd-grade students, families, and adults in both formal and informal settings.
• Co-develop and implement curriculum resources, professional development programs for Museum staff, and STEM-based educational initiatives.
• Oversee monthly program planning with the Associate Curator of Museum Experiences.

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison to educators and administrators to foster strong relationships and support program participation.

• Lead strategic initiatives that align educational programming with organizational goals and community needs.
• Develop long-term plans for educational programs, including school visits, teacher professional development, and public outreach initiatives.

• Supervise the design and delivery of engaging and effective educational experiences, including summer camps and public events.
• Implement evaluation tools and metrics to assess program effectiveness and alignment with best practices.
• Oversee grant compliance and reporting requirements.

• Provide strategic direction for educational and public programs while mentoring staff and volunteers.
• Support a team through organizational transitions and program growth.
• Ensure educational initiatives align with the Museum's broader objectives.
• Manage the Associate Curator of Museum Experiences and the Visitor Services & Community Engagement Manager.
• Address staff performance concerns, handle disciplinary matters, and manage incidents in a fair, professional, and consistent manner.
• Serve as "Director on Duty" two Saturdays a month and one to two weekdays as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, or a related field (advanced degree preferred ).
• Minimum of five years of experience in educational program management, curriculum development, and professional development facilitation.
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of current teaching strategies, culturally responsive pedagogy, and science education standards (e.g., Next Generation Science Standards).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills , including writing and public speaking.
• Full-time (40 hours/week) with flexible availability for weekends as needed.

• Experience in informal education environments (museums, community-based learning, or experiential education).
• Proven success in designing and implementing large-scale public events and outreach programs .
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.

• Annual Salary: $75,000 (competitive based on experience)
• Employment Type: Full-time, in-person, with potential for remote work opportunities
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, including company-paid holidays
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching after one year of employment
• Supplemental Benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability options

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

Assessment Quality Review Specialist and Staff Educator is responsible for quality assurance, accuracy and overall integrity of the UAS-NY assessment data and visit documentation completed by core team nurses as well as, business partners’ nurses. This responsibility is fulfilled by performing assessment audits, identifying trends that require staff retraining, and implementing corrective action plans in collaboration with Clinical management staff. The position is also responsible for ongoing orientation, training and education of Assessment Nurses conducting UAS-NY assessments. He/She will participate in establishing educational modules for staff orientation and re-training. Position requires to travel as part of ongoing orientation, training and education, as well as to perform UAS-NY assessments on an as needed basis.Conduct Enrollment Visits follow up for HF nurses and business partners, including NTUC note completion, Visit Outcome Follow Up. Assist with completion of Deferral Calls, and Transfer Calls and notify appropriate parties of outcome. Maintain accurate productivity log of Enrollment processes follow-up. Prepare for RFS (Request for Service) and IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meetings by conducting UAS-NY assessment review and relevant documentation conducted by core field staff and business partners to ensure correlation within the assessment and validation of Tasking Tool completion. Participate in RFS and IDT meetings, follow-ups with Assessment Nurses if documentations’ amendments are required. Identifies inconsistencies trends and provides suggestions for corrective action plan for identified assessment deficiencies to Field Assessment management. 

•  Baccalaureate degree in nursing required

•  Master's degree in nursing, education or related field preferred

•  Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required

•  Managed Care experience preferred

•  UAS-NY experience required

•  Requires a NYS Registered Nurse license and registration

•  Excellent analytical skills, interpretation of data

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

• Ability to set priorities and to handle multiple assignments

• Working knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies

• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations

• Travels to perform business partners training and clearance visits

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

Assessment Quality Review Specialist and Staff Educator is responsible for quality assurance, accuracy and overall integrity of the UAS-NY assessment data and visit documentation completed by core team nurses as well as, business partners’ nurses. This responsibility is fulfilled by performing assessment audits, identifying trends that require staff retraining, and implementing corrective action plans in collaboration with Clinical management staff. The position is also responsible for ongoing orientation, training and education of Assessment Nurses conducting UAS-NY assessments. He/She will participate in establishing educational modules for staff orientation and re-training. Position requires to travel as part of ongoing orientation, training and education, as well as to perform UAS-NY assessments on an as needed basis.Conduct Enrollment Visits follow up for HF nurses and business partners, including NTUC note completion, Visit Outcome Follow Up. Assist with completion of Deferral Calls, and Transfer Calls and notify appropriate parties of outcome. Maintain accurate productivity log of Enrollment processes follow-up. Prepare for RFS (Request for Service) and IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meetings by conducting UAS-NY assessment review and relevant documentation conducted by core field staff and business partners to ensure correlation within the assessment and validation of Tasking Tool completion. Participate in RFS and IDT meetings, follow-ups with Assessment Nurses if documentations’ amendments are required. Identifies inconsistencies trends and provides suggestions for corrective action plan for identified assessment deficiencies to Field Assessment management. 

•  Baccalaureate degree in nursing required

•  Master's degree in nursing, education or related field preferred

•  Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required

•  Managed Care experience preferred

•  UAS-NY experience required

•  Requires a NYS Registered Nurse license and registration

•  Excellent analytical skills, interpretation of data

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

• Ability to set priorities and to handle multiple assignments

• Working knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies

• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations

• Travels to perform business partners training and clearance visits

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

Assessment Quality Review Specialist and Staff Educator is responsible for quality assurance, accuracy and overall integrity of the UAS-NY assessment data and visit documentation completed by core team nurses as well as, business partners’ nurses. This responsibility is fulfilled by performing assessment audits, identifying trends that require staff retraining, and implementing corrective action plans in collaboration with Clinical management staff. The position is also responsible for ongoing orientation, training and education of Assessment Nurses conducting UAS-NY assessments. He/She will participate in establishing educational modules for staff orientation and re-training. Position requires to travel as part of ongoing orientation, training and education, as well as to perform UAS-NY assessments on an as needed basis.Conduct Enrollment Visits follow up for HF nurses and business partners, including NTUC note completion, Visit Outcome Follow Up. Assist with completion of Deferral Calls, and Transfer Calls and notify appropriate parties of outcome. Maintain accurate productivity log of Enrollment processes follow-up. Prepare for RFS (Request for Service) and IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meetings by conducting UAS-NY assessment review and relevant documentation conducted by core field staff and business partners to ensure correlation within the assessment and validation of Tasking Tool completion. Participate in RFS and IDT meetings, follow-ups with Assessment Nurses if documentations’ amendments are required. Identifies inconsistencies trends and provides suggestions for corrective action plan for identified assessment deficiencies to Field Assessment management. 

•  Baccalaureate degree in nursing required

•  Master's degree in nursing, education or related field preferred

•  Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required

•  Managed Care experience preferred

•  UAS-NY experience required

•  Requires a NYS Registered Nurse license and registration

•  Excellent analytical skills, interpretation of data

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

• Ability to set priorities and to handle multiple assignments

• Working knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies

• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations

• Travels to perform business partners training and clearance visits

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

Assessment Quality Review Specialist and Staff Educator is responsible for quality assurance, accuracy and overall integrity of the UAS-NY assessment data and visit documentation completed by core team nurses as well as, business partners’ nurses. This responsibility is fulfilled by performing assessment audits, identifying trends that require staff retraining, and implementing corrective action plans in collaboration with Clinical management staff. The position is also responsible for ongoing orientation, training and education of Assessment Nurses conducting UAS-NY assessments. He/She will participate in establishing educational modules for staff orientation and re-training. Position requires to travel as part of ongoing orientation, training and education, as well as to perform UAS-NY assessments on an as needed basis.Conduct Enrollment Visits follow up for HF nurses and business partners, including NTUC note completion, Visit Outcome Follow Up. Assist with completion of Deferral Calls, and Transfer Calls and notify appropriate parties of outcome. Maintain accurate productivity log of Enrollment processes follow-up. Prepare for RFS (Request for Service) and IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meetings by conducting UAS-NY assessment review and relevant documentation conducted by core field staff and business partners to ensure correlation within the assessment and validation of Tasking Tool completion. Participate in RFS and IDT meetings, follow-ups with Assessment Nurses if documentations’ amendments are required. Identifies inconsistencies trends and provides suggestions for corrective action plan for identified assessment deficiencies to Field Assessment management.

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing required

• Master's degree in nursing, education or related field preferred

• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required

• Managed Care experience preferred

• UAS-NY experience required

• Requires a NYS Registered Nurse license and registration

• Excellent analytical skills, interpretation of data

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

• Ability to set priorities and to handle multiple assignments

• Working knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies

• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations

• Travels to perform business partners training and clearance visits