STEAM Educator (Bilingual English/Spanish Required) Job at Childrens Museum of Denver Inc, Denver, CO

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  • Childrens Museum of Denver Inc
  • Denver, CO

Job Description


Description:

The STEAM Educator will serve as the Museum's content expert in STEAM Education and experiential, constructivist learning primarily for school-aged audiences ECE through 3rd Grade. This position will deliver mission aligned experiences and programming that will nurture imagination and open-ended exploration both within the Museum exhibits and in the community. The STEAM Educators are responsible for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment and contributing to the operations and creative programmatic activation of the Museum exhibits while providing exceptional guest service. The STEAM Educator reports to Community Programs Manager.

Job Specification: Full-time, Sunday – Thursday (Bilingual English/Spanish Required), with additional hours as needed to meet business needs for occasional weekends, evenings, holidays and events.

Rate: $22.70 - 24.14/hour

Benefits : A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage. Paid time-off for vacation, sick days and four holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3-month waiting period (must be 21 years of age). Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending account and short-term disability. Free parking, free family membership to the Museum, discount to the Museum Gift Shop and Café.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate STEAM focused learning experiences in English, Spanish, bilingually and to Dual Language Learners for school-aged audiences (ECE through 3rd Grade) at the Museum for daily programing, in the community for outreaches, and enhanced programming for special events.
  • Collaborate with Program Coordinators and Early Childhood Programs Manager responsible for programming in The Art Studio, The Teaching Kitchen, Outdoor Experience, Book Nook and Bloom.
  • Cross-team and cross-departmental collaboration on projects as assigned, modeling a spirit of teamwork and professionalism as a STEAM content expert.
  • Design new innovative programming in collaboration with the Community Programs Manager.
  • Implement a robust calendar of activities, including daily and special event programming.
  • Serve as day of operations point-of-contact for on-site field trips and scheduled outreach programs in collaboration with the Community Access Coordinator.
  • Collect and track attendance of daily programming, outreaches and field trips for use in grant reporting and evaluation.
  • Maintain inventory of program supplies and resources.
  • Responsible for opening/closing and the resetting of exhibits throughout the day while on-site at the Museum.
  • Support the Museum Associate team in operations of Museum exhibits as assigned.
  • Drive to and from off-site community programs and events.
  • Serve as a guest service ambassador on the Museum floor while engaging with guests.
  • Train and serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) and assume MOD responsibilities as needed
Requirements:
  • Fluent English and Spanish proficiency, writing, speaking and comprehension skills required.
  • Bachelor's degree, or documented professional training, in STEAM education, community programming or other relevant content areas.
  • 1+ years of experience planning and facilitating programming in an educational setting for children and/or families.
  • Strong commitment to the Museum's mission, vision and values of diversity, equity, access and inclusion.
  • Demonstrate engaging, dynamic presentation and teaching skills; as well as excellent classroom management techniques with diverse audiences of varying ages and sizes.
  • Experience working with neurodivergent audiences and individuals with disabilities.
  • Flexible and energetic, with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in customer service and ability to respond with professionalism and competence in a public-facing role.
  • Understanding of the Colorado State Academic Standards and 21st Century Skills.
  • Ability to build a program or lesson plan that illustrates the goals and learning outcomes for students.
  • Abide by all Museum policies and procedures, including dress code and attendance policy.
  • Wear appropriate attire and Museum uniform at all times.
  • Fluency with computer software, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid driver's license is required and ability to drive to and from off-site activities.

Physical Requirements:

  • Load, unload and set up materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours).
  • Use office equipment and computers.

Other physical requirements of the position may include but are not limited to moving, traversing, positioning self to bend, stoop, crouch, remain in a stationary position on the floor, and/or reaching.

Work Environment:

This position operates in both an indoor and outdoor environment where variable temperatures, light levels, crowds are moderate to very noisy sound levels are common. The employee is required to interact and communicate with adults and children frequently, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, as well as common cleaning supplies.

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter and resume by December 11 , 2024 at 5:00PM

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Sunday, Afternoon shift,

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