Early Learning Educator - PT

Description

Early Learning Educator – Part Time position is a part-time, hourly employee who will engage children and families in creative projects that develop problem-solving skills and spark interest in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. This educator will work principally in the Moody Family Children’s Museum at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, engaging visitors through interaction within the exhibits, and facilitating themed workshops and activities, STEM demonstrations, and school field experiences. This facilitation includes ensuring that the Museum’s policies are upheld, that the exhibits are reset as needed for visitor interactions, that visitors are safe and receive rapid first aid assistance if needed, and that visitors enjoy their overall experience at the Museum.  Special emphasis on learning for early childhood visitors. Excellent interpersonal, planning, communication, and organizational skills needed. CDA credential preferred, STEM minor or equivalent coursework preferred. Two years of teaching experience is preferred.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate workshops in the Moody Family Children’s Museum.
• Facilitate visitors' learning by describing, modeling, and prompting engagement with Children’s Museum exhibits
• Serve as the teaching guide for visiting classes, leading students through the curriculum focus set for each exhibit for each age/grade.
• Facilitate interactive explorations for youth and families.
• Perform necessary maintenance, setup, and tear down for each program
• Throughout each day, re-stock supplies when necessary, reboot exhibits that are not functioning properly, and call-in assistance as needed.
• Represent the Children’s Museum and Perot Museum in a positive manner via attitude, communications, and enthusiasm.
• Assist in evaluation efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilites: No.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education -

• Demonstrable prior experience presenting to children and families in both in-person and virtual settings.
• An interest in creativity, DIY art, or science projects and/or making things.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to interact effectively with children, adults, and host organization staff.
• A level of comfort is presented in front of audiences of children and families.
• A passion for educating the public.
• People-oriented, articulate, outgoing, energetic, flexible and patient with children, parents, significant adults, teachers and other adults.

Preferred Experience:

• Child Development Associate credential.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Science or hands-on STEAM learning, highly preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Remain calm and poised in assisting in all guest services-related matters.
  • Stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
  • Use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Talk and hear.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  • Walk.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee must occasionally:
  • Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This position is a mandated reporter role under the Museum’s policies and procedures.