Museum Educator

About us

Organizational Overview

The Westchester Children’s Museum (WCM), located in the historic north bathhouse on the boardwalk at Playland Beach, is a vibrant, interactive learning space providing children, families, and school groups the opportunity to nurture curiosity, enhance knowledge and ignite imagination through creative hands-on exploration. The Museum is committed to broadening knowledge of the arts and sciences, the environment, multiculturalism, and the local and global communities in an educational and recreational atmosphere. WCM was founded over 20 years ago by a group of educators and dedicated volunteers that recognized the need for this type of learning environment in the Westchester area. Since then, the Museum has grown into 20,000 square feet of interactive space that entertains and educates well over 25,000 guests each year..

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and possess a strong background in classroom management. As an Educator, you will be responsible for running and creating engaging educational programs and activities for students.

Essential Responsibilities:-

Ensure high quality early childhood, elementary, middle school, and family learning experiences at WCM.

- Prepare materials and run educational programs on different topics including STEAM subjects.

- Run programs, tours and drop-in programs to children of all ages, from 18 months - middle school.

- Maintain exhibits and gallery spaces during field trips, not limited to organizing and resetting toys, fixing or replacing exhibit parts, cleaning up litter & notifying managers of any missing or broken exhibit pieces

- Interact with field trip leaders, reminding them of museum code of conduct policies, most importantly: (1) All children need to be accompanied by an adult guardian (the museum is not responsible for child supervision), (2) respect the under 3yo Toddler Beach, (3) no running or climbing in the museum galleries

- Participate in the development and facilitation of year-round classes, public programs, camps, special events, school workshop programs, field trips, and professional development opportunities.

- Coordinate with the Museum Experience team to develop and deliver meaningful tour content for our current exhibits and run programs on site, ensuring a fun and educational visit for all guests.

- Present programs and classes as part of grants, assist with grants reporting.

- Participate with leaders to develop and communicate educational strategies that furthers the vision and mission of WCM.

- Represent WCM’s mission and maintain an awareness of current early childhood and elementary education trends through participation in professional organizations.

Secondary Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned

Job Relationships:

- Report to the Education & Programs Manager, working a part-time schedule set by the E&PM Team to meet the needs of booked programs and planning/training times

- Collaborate with Lead STEM Educator, Public Programs Coordinator, and other part time Museum Educator staff

- Support Museum Experience Managers, and PlayWorker staff

- Works collaboratively and effectively with all WCM staff and volunteers.

Education and Experience:

- Bilingual English and Spanish a plus

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years experience in education, museums, and/or nonprofit setting

- Demonstrated experience in program facilitation

- Previous experience working with young children and their families

- Experience with individuals with disabilities/special needs a plus

- Experience with volunteers a plus

- Classroom management skills a plus

Skills and Abilities:

- Computer skills (database, word processing, spreadsheets, etc)

- Good organizational skills

- Excellent communication and writing skills.

- The following abilities are required for the position: a) Communicate appropriately and clearly both verbally and in writing with telephone callers, visitors, and co-workers. b) Ability to operate computers, printers, and telephones and general mobility throughout the building is required; c) Sit or stand for extended periods of time; d) Lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.; e) Perform duties related to the position in a variety of settings including outdoors and offsite locations; (f) Negotiate travel locally; (g) Tolerate frequent interruptions in the work process

Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and appropriate liability insurance for driving a vehicle. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10-25 hours expected. No more than 29 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends at least once a month

Ability to Relocate:

• Rye, NY 10580: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person, occasional off-site work

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25