Part-time Learning Support Assistant

The Neon Museum is a nationally accredited non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. On our 2 acre campus, the Museum offers an outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard; the North Gallery, home to the 360 o light and sound experience “Brilliant! Jackpot”; and an awe-inspiring visitors’ center inside the historic lobby of the former La Concha Motel. Public and K-12 education, community outreach and engagement, research, and arts preservation represent a selection of our many ongoing projects. Welcoming 200,000-plus visitors annually, the Museum has received numerous national accolades and extensive recognition as a Las Vegas treasure. We aim to provide a collaborative work environment that allows everyone to thrive, acknowledging that every team member in the organization plays an essential part in providing our guests with an exceptional experience.

Job Purpose

The Neon Museum is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and STEAM-loving part-time educator to play a critical role in delivering high-quality educational experiences for K-12 students, teachers, and families.

This position will assist the Learning Department in delivering the field trip program by following a pre-written curriculum of multiple subjects relating to Las Vegas History, Science and the Arts, utilizing the museum’s collection in The Neon Boneyard. A Learning Support Assistant not only encourages exploration and discovery but is also instrumental in creating a safe and inclusive environment for students to learn. The ideal candidate will be passionate about learning in informal environments, engaging and approachable, and interested in delivering fun and engaging learning activities to students in multiple grades. The role typically works weekday mornings and at least one Saturday morning per month depending on programmatic needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in delivering the school field trip program on-site at The Neon Museum.
• Assist in delivering the STEAM Saturday family event
• Communicate safety rules of the museum and oversee groups visiting in the museum.
• Facilitate lesson plans and other educational resources alongside the K-12 Learning and Family Engagement Manager.
• Assist with set-up and tear down of the student and family educational program and activities.
• Assist with the administration of educational programs.
• Organize and inventory educational resources and materials.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Professional Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a learning environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, Art History, Architecture, or another relevant field.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Desired Skill Set

• Informal or formal teaching experience, highly desired.
• Knowledge of Las Vegas area and history.
• Understand the CCSD school system, along with an understanding of the Nevada Academic Content Standards.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking/speaking to groups.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work confidently with youth, family, and educator audiences.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and be able to adapt to different audiences. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within quickly changing priorities with enthusiasm and good humor.

Physical Requirements

• Regular and consistent attendance
• Requires scheduling flexibility.
• Ability to: use a computer, laptop and other office equipment; stand and/or walk for up to 3 hours without rest; remain focused and productive despite frequent interruptions during the day; and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoors in seasonal desert temperatures.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of standard office hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Full clean driving license and access to a car is required to travel to other sites as needed.

Applicants should submit a current resume and letter of interest outlining how your professional experience is directly tied to the position description.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Museum store discount and other discount programs.
• Counseling and advice benefits.
• Employee complimentary museum ticket program for friends and family.

Our Values

Our work ethic is underpinned by our three values:

• To create a sense of belonging, for both team members and guests, providing a voice for sharing feedback
• To be scholarly in our work and known as a source of researched and original material
• To offer fun engagement that encourages commitment in team members, and creates lifelong memories for guests

Equal Opportunities

The Neon Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to help perform the duties and tasks of this position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Neon Museum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Embracing the diversity of our community, and our workforce, is an important part of our values as an organization, as is striving to ensure equity and inclusion in all our practices.