Education Specialist

Job Description

The team at the Alabama Holocaust Education Center (AHEC) are stewards of memory, educating the community about the history of the Holocaust and its lessons for our world today. We envision a society that remembers the Holocaust and uses its lessons and eyewitness accounts to create respect and dignity for all people.

The mission of the AHEC is to educate about the history and lessons of the Holocaust to create a more just and compassionate world recognizing the humanity of every individual.

Since opening our new Center in 2023, the AHEC is positioned to address today’s most profound and challenging issues. The Education Specialist will be a vital member of the team helping coordinate and manage details that make our organization run smoothly.  This position reports to the Education Director.

This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working with teachers and students, is tech savvy, is very organized and pays attention to detail. The candidate should be able to thrive in a dynamic environment and have the ability to be flexible. The Education Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Director of Education by executing school-based programs, managing relationships with educators, and ensuring seamless coordination of educational experiences.

This position is responsible for assisting with the planning for a yearly education conference, teacher workshops, implementing field trip experiences, assisting with lesson plan presentation development, and engaging with schools, educators, and community partners to enhance Holocaust education.

The AHEC affirms that attracting, supporting, and embracing a diverse community is critical to fulfilling its mission.  We seek out staff of all backgrounds to reflect our diverse and multicultural society.

 

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Educator Outreach and School Engagement

• Support the development and implementation of Holocaust educational programs.
• Coordinate details for school field trips, including managing logistics, organizing educational materials, and communicating with educators.
• Facilitate tours and presentations as needed to ensure meaningful Holocaust educational experiences.
• Maintain strong relationships with school districts, administrators, and teachers to promote educational offerings.
• Assist with the development and logistics for Holocaust oriented teacher workshops and conferences.
• Collect survey data from educators and students to assess program impact, refine programming and develop testimonials.
• Support “Power School” activities to ensure teachers receive professional development credits and substitute teacher or transportation reimbursements and other program-specific tasks.
• Coordinate activities related to the Speaker’s Bureau and traveling exhibits within schools.
• Assist in data collection and reporting related to educational outreach, attendance, and impact assessments.

 

Educator Toolkit Resource Development

• Develop interactive lesson plans, engaging presentations, and digital resources for inclusion in the AHEC Educator toolkit.
• Assist in the evaluation, selection, and use of tools to help educators deliver Holocaust education using technology.

 

Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will have a sincere interest and belief in the transformative power of Holocaust education with a commitment to the mission and values of the AHEC. The following skills are needed to succeed in this role:

1. Holocaust Knowledge
   • Strong understanding of Holocaust history.
2. Experience & Education
   • 5–10 years teaching preferred.
   • Bachelor’s degree.
   • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
3. Detail-Oriented
   • High accuracy in writing, presentations, and information sharing.
4. Confidentiality
   • Trusted with sensitive information related to staff, students, and the organization.
5. Communication
   • Excellent writing, editing, listening, and speaking skills.
   • Approachable, tactful, and personable.
   • Appreciates humor.
6. Problem-Solving & Adaptability
   • Strong analytical skills.
   • Flexible and calm under pressure.
7. Organization & Multitasking
   • Effective at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
8. Team Player
   • Receptive to direction with strong collaboration skills.

 

Applicants should submit the following to jobs@ahecinfo.org
(No phone calls please)

• a resume
• cover letter
• a response to the sample lesson plan below
• salary expectations

 

Note – all applicants must have a background in or related to Holocaust education.

 

Sample Lesson Plan

In December 2024, the Alabama Social Studies Course of Study was revised and approved to officially go into effect in August, 2026. Many school systems will begin implementing the new standards in August, 2025.

As part of this application process, please create and attach a sample lesson plan on the following new 9th grade World History standard:

Explain the Holocaust as the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and mass murder of Europe’s Jews and other minorities by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945.

• This is not intended to be a full lesson plan on this topic.
• Please follow the format below.

 

Title of Lesson:

Materials:  (handout, presentation, etc.)

Introduction: (overview/summary: 3-5 sentences)

Lesson Objectives: (List 3 objectives)

Instructional Sequence: (Part 1, Part 2, etc. , activity/assignments)

Closure: