Hiring: Director of Education

The Center for American Archeology, Kampsville, IL invites applications for Director of Education. Successful applicants will hold, at minimum, an M.A./M.S. degree in archeology, anthropology, museum studies, or a closely related field. Experience in archeology, development and implementation of educational programs, experience with museum interpretation and/or visitor engagement in interpretative center, science center or heritage site contexts, and teaching in informal learning environments strongly encouraged. A self-motivated, outgoing, and energetic person will do well in this position.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing archeological curriculum and informal learning experiences aligned with educational standards
  • Directing museum operations and educational exhibits
  • Grant-writing for STEM-based educational and museum programs
  • Teaching in an immersive environment to students of all ages 
  • Assisting in public outreach and community collaborations
  • Supervising staff and volunteers

Salary level is commensurate with experience and education; benefits include paid sick leave, time off for vacation, and holidays; health insurance plan is available.

Founded in 1953, the Center for American Archeology (CAA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit independent institution located in Kampsville, IL, approximately 80 miles northeast of St. Louis, MO. The CAA pursues a mission of education, research, and public service in archeology. Its purpose is to discover and disseminate the unwritten story of earlier Americans’ lifeways, accomplishments, and changing natural environment. The CAA fulfills this mission by supporting integrated programs of archeological investigation, educational outreach, and cultural stewardship.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, CV, and names and contact information of three references to: caa@caa-archeology.org or CAA, PO Box 366, Kampsville, IL 62053. Questions may be addressed to: 618-653-4316 or caa@caa-archeology.org. Information about the CAA and our programs can be found at www.caa-archeology.org/programs/. The CAA is an equal opportunity employer.

Experience Archaeology at the CAA

We are to happy announce that we are accepting applications for all CAA 2021 programs!

2019 ASUFS, REU, and HSFS crew at the German Site.

Field Schools

Three refitted pot sherds found at the German site (2019).

Internships & Scholarships

The German Site. (L) student-collected geophysical data, (R) house basin excavation unit

Flintknapping

Flintknapped points by flintknapping workshop students.

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COVID-19 Update (1 May 2020)

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all CAA programs through 31 August 2020 have been cancelled. Cancelled programs include:

We will offer all of these programs again in 2021.

We are still accepting applications for Fall programs, including the Fall Adult Field School, Past Lifeways, and Past Lifeways Homeschool Days until further notice.

These program cancellations represent a serious risk to the CAA’s future. Please support the CAA and our mission by making a donation today.

COVID-19 Update (1 April 2020)

The following CAA 2020 programs have been cancelled following the extension of the stay-at-home order in Illinois to 30 April:

Students enrolled in those programs have been notified. If you did not receive an email, let us know immediately at education@caa-archeology.org

We will have all of these programs again in 2021.