Nature Nino Educator

Summary:

The Nature Niños Educator will work as part of the Education Team at the Children’s Museum Oro Valley located at Tohono Chul Park. This is a charming destination in our Sonoran Desert combining year-round gardens accessible to the public with child centered play-based learning and explorations. This position is responsible for the implementation & daily management of the nature-based programming crafted to reflect the Museum’s vision for this unique venue.

Duties include but are not limited to daily facilitated activities/classes and programs, while cultivating a welcoming experience for visiting families with children throughout the exhibits and outdoor spaces. Must show a demonstrated commitment to the Museum’s mission and the philosophy of nature-play, experiential learning, including the love of desert outdoors in different seasons.

CMT is dedicated to five principals of internal organizational culture:

Inclusion, Accessibility, Professional Growth, Collaboration and Transparency

Primary Responsibilities:

· Implementing programming created by Educational Engagement Manager

· Ensuring a welcoming, safe, and helpful atmosphere throughout the Museum space - indoors and outdoors, with exemplary customer service

· Working to implement the Children’s Museum Tucson’s Education Department goals, directed to increase the Museum’s nature-based programming; love of nature is helpful

· Facilitating play with guests, enhancing engagement with desert landscape as reflected through programing

· Ensuring exhibit safety and functionality

· Following procedures, independently, for opening in the morning and closing at end of day

· Collecting visitor data for program reporting

· Participating in events and programs as necessary

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in education, science and/or education, or related field

· Previous teaching experience required

· An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

· Creative team player with experience in an educational environment serving young children with a strong commitment to hands-on learning and child-directed play

Language and Computer Skills:

· Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish required

· Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills required

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents

· Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook

· Preferred knowledge of Cricket for graphics.

Other Skills and Abilities:

· Exceptional public speaking and communicating with children and their adults

· Classroom management techniques and expertise in behavioral management

· Demonstrated leadership, comfortable working independently and excellent interpersonal skills

· Proficient organizational abilities and the capacity to successfully multitask

Reporting Relationships:

· The Nature Niños Educator is a member of the Museum’s Education Department and reports to and coordinates directly with the Manager of Children's Museum Oro Valley @ Tohono Chul Park.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17