Education Directors and Museum Teachers

Experience as a teacher is required for a job as a museum teacher. Aspiring education directors must have at least several years of experience in education-related positions in museums or cultural centers to be considered for this top-level position.

Excellent communication skills are essential in this field. Your primary responsibility will be to interpret and present collections to a broad public audience. The ability to motivate and teach many individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, age groups, and educational levels is necessary. You should also be organized and flexible. You will be at a great advantage if you know a foreign language, American Sign Language, and first aid. Education directors need strong leadership, managerial, communication, and organizational skills.