Museum Educator (Spanish Required)

Children's Museum of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Museum of Atlanta is seeking a passionate and engaging Museum Educator to join their team. This part-time, non-exempt position (15-23 hours per week) reports to the Manager of Guest Experience and is responsible for delivering educational programs that align with the museum's mission. The role involves facilitating play-based activities, assisting with program development, maintaining exhibit spaces, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development, excellent communication skills, and a belief in the power of play-based learning. Fluency in Spanish is required. The museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to sparking imagination, curiosity, and a desire to learn in children aged 0-8 through play.

Requirements

Understanding of role as a positive and constructive member of a collaborative team environment
Comfortable working with and guiding children and caregivers in an experiential learning environment
Strong teaching skills and basic understanding of childhood developmental levels
Technology set-up and troubleshooting skills in a variety of virtual interfaces
Ability to use cultural competence with experience serving diverse populations and communities
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to execute tasks independently
Sound time-management skills
Effective verbal and written presentation skills
Confidence in troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Exhibits patience, professional demeanor, even temper, and good manners in stressful and changing situations
Belief in a learn-through-play philosophy
Fluent in Spanish required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in relevant arts & humanities, education field is preferred
1-2 years formal or informal learning or instructional environments (such as early childhood education, elementary education, museum education, after school programs, and/or camp counseling) preferred
1-2 years face-to-face customer service experience preferred
Relevant volunteer experience is applicable
Relevant lived and learned experience is applicable

Responsibilities

Promote inter-generational learning for both children and their caregivers through play-based activities
Assist in ensuring museum programming is educational, inclusive, and engaging
Facilitate engaging hands-on activities in our programming spaces and exhibit floor
Engage with self-guided field trips by delivering an orientation and in programming spaces
Create exhibit pop-up and museum programming with guidance and approvals from Manager of Gx & Manager of Public Programs
Facilitate approved pop up and approved museum programming
Maintain, organize, clean, and sanitize our exhibit floor and programming spaces
Maintain and support the organization of supplies, equipment, and consumables in museum spaces
Collaborate with the Museum Programs team to ensure supplies for programming are adequate and up to date
Participate in training and feedback provided by Guest Experience and Education management
Conduct accurate and supportive peer training
Assist in program evaluations and adjustments
Support data collection
Provide superior customer service
Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for guests and team members
Attend and engage in team meetings
Embody Museum mission, vision, and values
Participate in collaboration, growth, and training
Follow all expectations and policies for the role and department
Follow Museum policies and protocols
Interact with caregivers and children in an energetic, cheerful, and positive demeanor
Communicate accurate information about all Museum programs, exhibits, and cost centers
Understand, promote, and implement an inclusive environment both public-facing and internally
Work respectfully with diverse team members and guests
Maintain professional behavior acceptable to team members and general Museum culture
Other duties that advance the goals and strategic initiatives of the Guest Experience, Operations or Education departments