Learning Zone Specialist/Playworker

Knock Knock Children's Museum • Baton Rouge, LA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Knock Knock Children's Museum is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated part-time Learning Zone Specialists to carry out its mission as a community spark for high-quality learning experiences through play. Learning Zone Specialists/Playworkers work between 20-30 hours per week, among our 18 Learning Zones, engaging children ages 0-8 and their grown-ups. The ideal candidate must enjoy interacting and playing with children and their adults, display enthusiasm and patience, and have a positive attitude and team spirit to provide an excellent experience for children and their caregivers.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years experience working with young children in a professional setting required.
• References are also required.
• Genuine interest in engaging young children in opportunities for learning while at play.
• Enjoys interacting with children and displays enthusiasm, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Possesses strong knowledge of the children's museum offerings (visitors services, exhibits, and daily activities).
• Communicates effectively with visitors and coworkers both in writing and verbally.
• Is able to receive and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Is highly creative, motivated, and positive.
• Understands and lives the mission and values of KKCM.
• Is a flexible open-minded thinker and a life-long learner with a strong work ethic.
• Is committed to working some weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Is able to lift 25 pounds, stand for 6 hours, and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Actively engages children and their grown-ups in exploration, play, and learning.
• Works as a collaborative team member and greets opportunities to lend a hand and meet requests for help with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Ensures that assigned zones are always ready for play: fun, engaging, set up, clean, tidy, and safe.
• Creates, prepares, and presents new content, activities, and lessons related to assigned zones.
• Trains and manages volunteers assigned to help in their zones.
• Willingly works within a team of playworkers.
• Completes all other tasks as assigned and takes initiative as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED