The Children’s Museum is searching for an Educator to help us achieve our mission of inspiring growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play! This is a part time as needed position for weekday morning field trip support.

Responsibilities:

The Educator is responsible for delivering educational and engaging programs on a variety of pre-determined topics through facilitation of floor programming, school field trips, and additional education activities at community events and/or offsite locations.

Competencies:

Candidates should have a demonstrable passion for the mission and work of the Museum and a strong desire to make a difference in their community. Candidates should have a strong interest in continuous learning and using new ways to teach; candidates should be comfortable teaching children with diverse backgrounds and education levels. Successful candidates will be organized and proactive with strong collaboration skills.

Skills and Abilities:

Candidates should have an education background and a practical knowledge of teaching in a variety of modes and methods and familiarity with the elementary level of Virginia SOL’s and Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards.

Candidates should have a valid unrestricted driver’s license with clean driving record and the ability to pass a background check. This position requires extensive walking, standing, heavy lifting up to fifty pounds, and occasional use of tools.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to jobs@cmorva.org. No phone calls, please.

Compensation:

$15-17 per hour

About Us:

The Children's Museum inspires growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. At both locations of the Children's Museum, we inspire growth by engaging families in the power of play, knowing that everyone can learn more—and learn better—when they play together. 

Our employee benefits include a generous amount of paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, HSA with company match, and 401k with company match. And, of course, we offer membership benefits to the museum for your family or a family of your choice.

The Children’s Museum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.