PART-TIME PARENT STARS EDUCATOR - SOUTH

The Children's Museum Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) seeks a Parent Stars Educator to work with the Parent Stars team on the ongoing development and implementation of the Parent Stars program. Parent Stars is a parent engagement program that helps parents of school-age children understand how they can become integrally involved in promoting the science, math, and literacy learning of their children, both at home and in the classroom. Throughout the school year, the Parent Stars team facilitates 170+ Family Learning Events in elementary and middle schools in the Greater Houston Area. For this position, we are specifically seeking candidates to support program work in South and Southwest Houston, with the flexibility to serve in other Houston-area locations as needed.

Requirements

Bilingual preferred. (English/Spanish)
Detail-oriented and a team player.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and other software packages.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to discern the sensitivity of internal/external communications in a large public organization and an awareness of the elements of public relations.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.
Ability to travel throughout the city and region to present Parent Stars programming in a variety of settings. Has reliable transportation.
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children and families in a variety of settings.
Knowledge of the principles of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practice
Pushing/pulling cart and dolly
Bending at knees
Stooping/climbing
Light Lifting over 5 lbs. & up to 25 lbs.
Requires work time both indoors and outdoors.
Inside of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area travel time is equal to or greater than 25% and less than 50%.
Outside of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area travel time is equal to or greater than 50%.

Responsibilities

Attends planning and other meetings as requested.
Stays abreast of trends, current events and other pertinent information in early childhood education and regularly attends professional development related to job duties.
Facilitates Family Learning Events in a variety of settings.
Works with Parent Stars team to complete necessary steps for set up, implementation and breakdown of Parent Stars events.
Serves as Parent Educator Lead at family learning events.
Communicates with Event Contact to ensure all items on event checklist are complete.
Effectively engages parents, children, and other attendees at events.
Shares information with program participants about other Museum offerings and directs them to appropriate Museum personnel for additional information.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management both internal and external to the Museum.
Participates in other Museum programs as needed.
Other duties as assigned.