The Museum of the Rockies’ Early Childhood Coordinator is responsible for achieving and maintaining excellence in museum programming for children and family audiences. They design and implement a variety of programs focused on: early childhood classes; the Martin Children’s Discovery Center exhibit; and other activities for families. Under the direction of the Director of Education and Public Programs and in collaboration with other staff members, the Early Childhood Coordinator will develop and oversee the museum’s early learning programs, fostering curiosity and engagement for the museum’s youngest visitors and their families. The Early Childhood Coordinator facilitates early educational programs for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, including our weekly Sensational Babies, Little Learners, and Preschool Pioneers classes. Utilizing multisensory and developmentally appropriate methods for these programs, the Early Childhood Coordinator facilitates learning experiences that focus on MOR content related to cultural history, natural history, and astronomy, engaging this age group with accurate content and meeting best practices in informal education. As we grow and expand our educational mission, we are looking for an innovative educator with expertise in early learning able to further our goals.
More information about the early learning program and schedule can be found via this link

The successful candidate will be creative, friendly, professional, and have a thirst to engage, inspire, and educate diverse audiences. He/she/they will be committed to engaging diverse audiences.

• First Aid and CPR certification
• An interest in building relationships with the community that will positively reflect on the museum
• A passion for cultural and natural history
• Knowledge of informal education principles and practices
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Plan in a collaborative manner
• Possess the ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Communicate effectively with a diverse set of constituents
• Have strong computer and organizational skills
• Support the museum’s mission and vision; and maintain a positive outlook to engender confidence among staff, volunteers, and colleagues
• Creative, enthusiastic, and responsible team player

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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