Department and Commission:

Recreation, Community Services

Vacancy Type:

Temporary Full-Time

Posting Date:

November 5, 2026

Application Deadline:

November 13, 2026

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for supervising and implementing school/education-based programs in accordance with curriculum requirements, including the development of core program deliverables as per grade level requirements, the marketing of education/school-based Programs within Markham and the development of outreach programs within the school community.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

- Meets with Program Coordinator and Museum Curator to review Museum exhibition themes and content and determine the focus of educational and curriculum-based programs
- Researches, reviews and/or modifies interdisciplinary school programming relevant to curriculum, Museum Strategic Plan and customer expectations
- Liaises directly with teachers/educators,



parents and other customers to book all education and public programs (i.e., Birthday Parties) at the Museum that do not go through EZ Reg. This includes reviewing the details of the program with the customer to fulfil their specific needs, booking the program in xplor and processing payments, coordination of on-site requirements/logistics, and continued support of the customers
- Assisting the FT Program Coordinator with the management of the co‑op education program with local high schools, Colleges, Universities and supervises co‑op students in the Museum. As well, as opportunities for work experiences for diverse sectors of the community, including those with special needs and new comers.
- Meets with school administrators to promote school/education programs based on museum exhibitions and collections. Partners with school Administrators and Educators to identify the needs of each school and the themes as per the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum guidelines. Develops linkages and themes with the curriculum requirements at various grade levels.
- Plans, co‑ordinates and schedules P.A. days for children and P.D. days for teachers
- Liaises as required with Museum Communications Assistant, Communications department and/or external publishers, to produce brochures, advertising, signage and promotional materials that market school/education and corporate programs.



Provides content regarding school/education programs for the Museum website
- Assists with marketing and advertising decisions related to school and other education programming
- Oversees and coordinates the training of the Educational Program Instructors Program Instructors/Tour Guides and other volunteers on the content of museum exhibitions to ensure excellent public tours and to develop curriculum-based educational programming
- Meets with Educational Program Instructors to identify their needs with respect to basic supplies. Maintains inventory of supplies for the Education Programs.
- Purchases and transports equipment and supplies to on‑site and off‑site locations
- Ensures that each Educational Program Instructor has, course supplies, first aid supplies, evaluation forms and cancellation notices
- Supervises and visits programs on a regular basis to ensure quality program delivery and obtains feedback from School Administrators and Educators on the quality and content of programs delivered
- Writes applications to grant programs (e.g., Young Canada Works, Ontario Arts Council) in support of Museum school/education programming
- Oversees the other events and programs as required (e.g., corporate team‑building; birthday parties; City Department activities at the Museum, etc.)
- Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Post‑secondary degree in Education Studies, Museum Studies, and/or equivalent.
- At least 3 years previous experience assisting with the development of programs, teaching and leading children and/or adults in informal educational experiences in a Gallery or Museum context or equivalent.
- Experience

📌 Education Program Coordinator – Private Programs (Markham)
🏢 City of Markham
📍 Markham