Play and Learning Facilitator

Children's Museum of South Dakota • Brookings, SD

22h • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Play and Learning Facilitators create a meaningful, high-quality experience for all guests through educational programs and interactive play experiences. This position promotes a welcoming, fun, and inclusive learning environment for all visitors, encouraging participation and engagement in Museum exhibits and programs. This role engages with children and their grown-ups to inspire creativity, discovery, and curiosity across all Museum experiences.

Requirements

• Shows a passion for and commitment to the Museum’s mission, vision, and values.
• Communicates effectively and interacts genuinely with people of all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.
• Team player with ability to collaborate and cooperate.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Positive customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work with youth or early learners preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of how young children learn through hands-on play and familiarity in creating interactive learning environments. Experience with a Reggio-inspired philosophy is recommended, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate educational programming and interactive learning experiences that align with the Museum’s values and learning framework.
• Foster positive interactions with children and guests, answering questions, providing information, and guiding them through exhibits and interactive play experiences.
• Engage in observation, documentation, and reflection of Museum programs and learning experiences.
• Support memorable, engaging experiences for groups, such as field trips, birthday parties, and community organizations.
• Assist in the delivery of off-site programs and outreach experiences that extend the Museum’s impact beyond its walls.
• Assist with preparing learning environment, including materials, setting up program spaces, and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits include an Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Membership, discount onsite at Café Coteau and Play Central Toys and Books, professional and career development, and a playful environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed