About This Role
This part-time Museum Educator role delivers PreK-Grade 3 programming with an emphasis on STEAM and inquiry-based learning. The role also supports other museum programming for K-8 students, including summer camps, special events, weekend public programming, and community outreach. It suits an educator who enjoys inspiring exploration, discovery, and problem-solving through play in children and families.
Responsibilities
- Deliver interactive PreK-Grade 3 educational programs that provide opportunities for children to learn Ohio’s learning standards in English/Language Arts, Music, and Mathematics with an inquiry-based approach to learning through play and exploration
- Deliver public Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)-based programs for walk-in visitation during the weekend, including assisting with program development, training volunteers, materials acquisition, program delivery, tracking visitation, and clean-up/recovery
- Deliver public programs and activities at community and various outreach events, which may require local travel utilizing the Museum’s cargo van, including loading and unloading, setting up, and taking down equipment and materials for such events
- Assist with the preparation of developmentally appropriate materials, presentations, and activities which reflect the needs and interests of children and adults participating in programs presented by the Akron Children’s Museum
- Periodically walk through the museum floor and straighten and sanitize as needed; assist in upkeep of the exhibits, Maker Space, Art Studio, and other spaces; maintain supplies and organization of consumable materials
- Communicate with children, teachers, parents, and staff members effectively, truthfully, and respectfully
- Maintain safe, attractive, and efficient office, storage, classroom, and exhibit spaces
- Adhere to all ACM protocol, policies, and best practices to ensure high-quality, content-approved programs and presentations
- Participate in evaluations and professional development to improve self and Museum programs
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- One year of experience in early childhood education
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, climb or balance
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move 20 pounds or more
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Nice to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate education and experience
- A sense of wonder and curiosity about the world
- The desire to play, have fun, move around, and be active
- Experience teaching or instructing young children, in either formal or informal settings
