Bilingual Play and Performance Facilitator (Bilingual English/Spanish Required) - Flexible, Part-Time

Childrens Museum of Denver Inc • Denver, CO

3h • $24 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Play and Performance Facilitator is a dynamic performer, storyteller and play champion who brings learning to life through improvisation, imagination and interactive experiences. Serving children from Early Childhood Education (ECE) through 4th Grade, this role creates and facilitates immersive play-based adventures that place children at the center of the action as the heroes of their own stories. Whether leading a Museum experience, visiting a school classroom, or activating a community event, the Bilingual Play and Performance Facilitator uses performance, character work, storytelling and responsive facilitation techniques to spark curiosity, build confidence and encourage creative problem-solving. Rather than delivering information to children, the Facilitator creates playful worlds, asks compelling questions, and follows children's ideas to co-create memorable experiences. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in front of an audience, loves improvisation, enjoys thinking on their feet, and believes that play is a powerful tool for learning, connection and discovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or documented professional training in theater, museum education, community programming or other relevant content areas.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish, including speaking, reading and writing; native fluency preferred.
• Ability to confidently facilitate programs, performances and conversations with children, families and educators in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to translate and adapt stories, activities and play experiences in real time to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
• Experience in theater, improvisation, storytelling, performance, teaching artistry, children's entertainment, museum theater, camp programming or other interactive performance environments.
• Experience facilitating learning experiences for groups of children and families.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities and creating inclusive learning environments.
• Experience using storytelling, theater, music, movement or improvisation in both English and Spanish.
• Experience adapting performances and facilitation styles in real time based on audience participation and engagement.
• Exceptional improvisation skills and the ability to confidently think on your feet.
• Strong storytelling abilities with experience creating characters, narratives and interactive experiences in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to seamlessly switch between languages while maintaining energy, clarity and participant engagement.
• Comfortable performing in front of large and small audiences, including singing, movement, character work, role-play or other performance techniques.
• Ability to transform learning objectives into engaging, child-centered experiences.
• Skilled at reading audience energy and adapting facilitation approaches to maximize engagement and inclusion.
• Ability to make children feel seen, valued and empowered as active participants in their own learning journey.
• Ability to collaborate creatively with colleagues to develop original experiences and programming.
• A playful spirit, strong sense of curiosity and willingness to embrace experimentation and creative risk-taking.
• A valid driver’s license required and ability to drive to and from off-site activities.
• Abide by all Museum policies and procedures, including dress code and attendance policy.
• Fluency with computer software, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate highly interactive play-based experiences that blend storytelling, improvisation, movement, role-play and hands-on exploration for children and families.
• Use performance techniques to transform everyday learning experiences into immersive adventures where children actively shape outcomes and narratives.
• Develop original characters, story frameworks and imaginative scenarios that invite children to become problem-solvers, explorers, inventors, artists, scientists and community heroes.
• Respond in real time to children's ideas, questions and interests, using improvisational techniques to co-create meaningful learning experiences.
• Lead outreach programs, field trips and Museum activations with confidence, energy and adaptability for audiences of varying ages, sizes and learning styles.
• Collaborate with Museum teams to implement innovative experiences that integrate play, performance and inquiry-based learning throughout Museum exhibits.
• Continuously provide feedback about performance and facilitation approaches through reflection and collaborative iteration.
• Support on-site field trip operations through playful engagement, group facilitation and logistical coordination, helping ensure every visit is organized, welcoming and centered on meaningful learning through play.
• Communicate with teachers and school partners before, during and after engagement visits to ensure program readiness, alignment of expectations, smooth facilitation and post-visit reflection that supports continuous improvement and strong partnership experiences.
• Serve as an ambassador of joyful learning by creating welcoming environments where every child feels empowered to participate, imagine and contribute.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave begins accruing from date of hire.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3-month waiting period (must be 21 years of age).
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.
• Free family membership to the Museum.
• Discount to the Museum Gift Shop and Café.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level