SUMMARY OF POSITION

The FBCDCEducator will be employed by Children's Museum Houston and work at our sister site, Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center (198 Kempner, Sugar Land) to engage children and families in creative, exhibits-based projects, activities, discussion and role play in order to develop their problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills, spark imagination and engage in STEAM learning. The FBCDC Educator will work throughout the museum galleries, engaging visitors through hands-on interactions within the galleries, facilitating themed workshops and activities, STEAM demonstrations, and guiding school field experiences. This facilitation includes ensuring that the Discovery Center/Museum’s policies are upheld, that the exhibits are reset as needed for visitor interactions, that visitors are safe and receive rapid first aid assistance if needed, and that visitors enjoy their overall experience. Excellent interpersonal, planning, communication, and organizational skills needed. Bachelor’s degree required, Elementary Educationminor or equivalent coursework preferred. A minimum 2 years’ teaching experience required. Tuesday – Saturday, 40 hours a week with evening and weekend hours as necessary. Flexibility of work hours and days required. Must live in Fort Bend County.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brief Description of Responsibility

1.

Lead and facilitate programming to engage visitors in all [CM1]Galleries including story times, hands-on workshops, weekly activity facilitation and exhibits-based demonstrations.

2.

Facilitate communication and collaboration amongst key personnel, including educators, administrators, graphic designers, fabricators, contractors, and project advisors.

3.

Work with Director of Gallery Programs to maintain notes of detailed correspondence and decisions throughout the development process, and use these notes to keep projects on track.

4.

Be well versed across all major disciplines for elementary-aged children including reading, math, science, social studies, art, and technology.

5.

Facilitate visitors' learning by describing, modeling, and prompting engagement with Museum exhibits in all galleries

6.

Serve as the teaching guide for visiting classrooms, leading students through the curriculum focus set for each exhibit based on students’ age/grade.

7.

Use technology in innovative ways to educate visitors in the Museum and online. This includes recommending apps and videos for the Museum’s 21-Tech project and writing content for the Museum’s More CMH app, part of the XCL grant.

8.

Evaluate success of exhibit components, and test project ideas and activities with visitors and staff. Collect and analyze data, and facilitate group-decision-making based on results.

9.

Train Discovery Guides on all galleries, and meet with them weekly to communicate new information about exhibits, answer questions, reinforce goals, and generate feedback.

10.

Monitor exhibit functionality including all technological components and signage. Report problems to appropriate personnel. Assist with modifications/remedies as needed.

11.

Throughout each day re-stock supplies, reboot exhibits that are not functioning properly, and call-in assistance as needed.

12.

Provide monthly written reports, executive reports, board reports, etc.

13.

Represent the Children’s Museum Houston and Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center in a positive manner via attitude, communications, and enthusiasm.

14.

Spend time in the galleries and lead field experience tours as needed.

15.

Attend bi-weekly meetings with Director of Gallery Programs

16.

Attend professional meetings and review literature to remain current in museum and education trends as needed.

17.

Attend Gallery Programs and other regularly scheduled meetings as needed.

18.

Assist in evaluation efforts.

19.

Other duties as assigned.

Please note that duties in addition to the ones listed above may be assigned.

The following are Essential Functions of the job & may not be altered without changing the basic purpose and objectives of the position:

· Maintain and prepare supplies necessary for programming.

· Interact with visitors

· Interact with staff and professionals/organizations.

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly Supervise (hire, performance review, discipline, terminate) if applicable:

Title Number of Employees is this position

Indirectly Supervise (train, review work, correct work, provide input for discipline & termination):

Title Number of Employees is this position

Help support/observe DG tours Varies

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree required, EC-6 certification preferred.

A minimum 2 years’ teaching experience is a must.

SKILLS REQUIRED

· Experience facilitating children’s / family learning, preferably in STEM, social sciences, cultural education and/or the arts.

· Comfortable presenting to children and families in both in-person and virtual settings.

· Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

· An interest in thinking outside the box to teach a wide variety of topics to a diverse audience.

· Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

· The ability to interact effectively with children, adults, and host organization staff.

· A passion for educating the public.

· Ability to lift 20 lbs and climb stairs.

· Strong interpersonal skills to interact regularly with visitors.

· Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to work in a flexible environment, problem solve, and respond to the needs of the program and visitors as appropriate.

· Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends, holidays, and evenings.

· Detail oriented, works well under pressure, able to juggle multiple tasks, a team player.

· Computer skills in word processing, Internet search, e-mail, app usage, and spreadsheet programs.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Manual Effort Applied Percent of On-the-Job Time

(Check one) Manual Effort is Applied (Check one)

__ Negligible Lifting up to 1 lb __ Rare Up to 15% of work time

__ Very Light Lifting over 1 lb & up to 5 lbs _√ Occasional Over 15% & up to 40%

√_ Light Lifting over 5 lbs & up to 25 lbs __ Frequent Over 40% & up to 70%

__ Average Lifting over 25 lbs & up to 60 lbs __ Continuous Over 70% of work time

__ Heavy Lifting over 60 lbs

WORKING CONDITIONS (check all that apply)

√_ Office conditions and gallery for majority of work time __Weekend work required

__ Inside Gallery/Shop conditions for majority of work time √ Some weekend work required

__ Outside conditions for majority of work time Some weeks require work

__ Requires work time both indoors and outdoors over 40 hours

__ Fabrications shop conditions for majority of work time

WORKS CLOSELY WITH:

· Education team and Director of Gallery Programs

· Other staff members as needed and collaborators/advisors.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Inside of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area

√_ Travel time is equal to or greater than 5% and less than 25%

__ Travel is a routine, regular part of job; less than 25% of working time

__ Travel time is equal to or greater than 25% and less than 50%

__ Travel time is equal to or greater than 50%

Outside of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area

√_ Little or no travel required

__ Travel is a routine, regular part of job; less than 25% of working time

__ Travel time is equal to or greater than 25% and less than 50%

__ Travel time is equal to or greater than 50%

[CM1]This would be all galleries, so they need to be a teacher of all disciplines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Must have the current recommended COVID vaccinations and boosters.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sugar Land, TX 77498: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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