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Summer Museum Educator
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Description:
JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title : Summer Museum Educator Date : March 8th, 2023 Status : Temporary Full Time; Non-Exempt Compensation : $15.00 per hour About the Museum The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences. Position Summary : The Summer Museum Educator works collaboratively to lead fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity, and curiosity for visitors across the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh campus. The Summer Museum Educator works primarily with the general public and camp groups in facilitation of fun and lively hands-on educational programming. Experience working both on a team and independently with a wide demographic of guests is required to ensure a vibrant, integral, and essential element of the Museum experience. This position also requires organization, communication, positivity, and excellent teamwork skills. Essential Job Functions: Works as part of an education team to deliver visitor-centered facilitated experiences that nurture creativity and curiosity through hands-on engagement, art, and making Models great audience engagement and fosters a positive learning environment that encourages kindness throughout the Museum exhibit spaces Participates with the Center for Education Learning and Research team in ongoing learning research and reflective practice Monitors and assists visitors to ensure safe interactive experiences, which may involve tools and physical movement through exhibit spaces Positively represents the Museum by providing welcoming and inclusive customer service Shares expertise with peers and learns from peers Ensures that activities and materials in the exhibit spaces are appropriately organized and prepared for general guests or for specific age ranges (e.g. school or camp groups) Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required College Education or work experience in a related field (e.g. fine art, creative art, interactive media, theatrical arts, informal or inquiry-based teaching, education, etc.) preferred Experience & Skills: Experience working with children Daily interest and enthusiasm for working with children, youth and multi-generational groups Strong problem-solving experience, flexible thinking, and ability to adjust expectations and actions with an open-mind Must be dependable, adaptable, and a good communicator. Additional experience with families, educators, administrators and creative peers strongly preferred Commitment to continued learning for both personal and team growth Physical Requirements: Walking, Standing, Bending, Kneeling, and Sitting: The duties and responsibilities associated with this position will require movement throughout the museum spaces to interact with visitors, educators, and to activate museum experiences Verbal Communication: This position frequently communicates with visitors while facilitating museum experiences. The Summer Museum Educator will be expected to exchange accurate and helpful information, and communicate issues to team members and supervisors Lifting: Occasional lifting and moving of furniture, equipment, and supplies weighing up to approximately 50 lbs. Regular lifting of items under 15 lbs Manual Dexterity: The Summer Museum Educator may operate various equipment, including but not limited to power tools, utility knives, art materials, etc. Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements: One weekend day is required, and occasional evening availability is preferred (typical shifts are Sunday - Thursday and Tuesday - Saturday) Essential duties of this position will be performed in a museum environment, which includes interaction with the public and exposure to children and families Clearances: Current PA Child Abuse (Act 33,) and PA Criminal (Act 34,) and FBI fingerprint clearances are required Vaccines : Our commitment to safety currently includes the requirement that all staff members be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus, unless an exemption has been granted or otherwise in compliance with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy for the COVID-19 virus. The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our online application found at: https://pittsburghkids.org/about/careers-opportunities/careers/ Our Employees are aware of this ad.
Company:
Children's Museum Of Pittsburgh
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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