Title: Part Time Early Childhood Education Specialist

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Hiring Range: $16.00/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you love science? Are you someone who loves to engage with young children and facilitate learning? Then join our amazing team of museum educators as an Early Childhood Education Specialist!

Working with the Education department Museum Programs team, the Early Childhood Education Specialist will serve as a Science Educator who will specifically assist in the development and implementation of programs for young children (ages 0-5) at the Museum, including but not limited to Labs, Demonstrations, Exhibit Interpretation and Museum events, both on and off site. Working closely with Education staff, they will develop and lead the Early ExpLORE program for guests age 0-5 and their caretakers and serve as the main contact person for overseeing the Light Place exhibit, the Museum’s early childhood exhibit space. They will teach programming to guests in both English and Spanish, and provide occasional translation services for the Museum.

Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Please note that this is a part-time position and will be scheduled for 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be very enthusiastic and energetic.
• Enthusiasm for teaching people of all backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively interact with the general public, school groups and staff members.
• Ability to effectively work with young children including babies through six years and their caregivers
• Ability to effectively present educational programming in both one-on-one and group situations in an engaging, compelling manner.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement informal science educational programs and events.
• Effective problem-solving skills, patience and flexibility.
• Demonstrated desire, commitment and ability to work with children.
• Experience with Distance Learning platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet, Word processing and Spreadsheet programs, such as Google Docs and Excel a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish - ability to teach and facilitate Museum programs entirely in Spanish.
• Previous experience delivering educational programs in informal and/or formal settings.
• Experience working with young children in an organized setting.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a museum setting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to “Your Application” in your Page Up account to check the status for this position. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. Science Museum HR will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact Museum Human Resources at 804-864-1477.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities.
EEO/AA

Notice: Science Museum HR will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Monika Patel

Phone: 804-864-1477

Email: mpatel@smv.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.