Family Programs Instructor

OVERVIEW: 

The part-time Family Programs Instructor at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis assists with the development, planning, and facilitation of programs run by the Public Events and Family Programs department that reach the museum’s diverse family audiences. They work collaboratively with museum staff to implement and oversee a variety of family programs, activities, and projects for children and families. The incumbent participates as a team member within the Programs department to achieve specific annual and strategic goals which support the museum’s mission.

 The Children’s Museum is building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. We believe that collaboration and open dialogue among people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives best support our vision and mission.

REPORTS TO:  Family Programs Coordinator

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in the selection, development, and implementation of family programs at the museum, including selecting topics and dates, writing copy for marketing, developing goals and objectives, and planning for outside resources, which include field trips and subject matter experts.
2. Serves as a team member to develop, implement, facilitate, and document the execution of family, homeschool, and Scout programs and activities.
3. Serves as a team member to develop and implement off-site Family Nights (serving families with children in grades K-5).
4. Develops and implements age-appropriate curriculum for StarPoint Summer Camp (youth rising into grades 1-6). Assists with training associated staff and volunteers. Acts as a mentor to interns.
5. Researches new and innovative approaches to family programming, childhood education, and family learning.
6. Assists with the implementation of effective programming and the development of quality  ssessment tools and procedures.
7. Participates in researching, purchasing, and maintaining supplies for programs.
8. Collaborates with members of the department and others across the museum to share resources, program content, and staff for programs.
9. Assists with other projects, events, and programs as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, family studies, museum studies, early childhood, or related educational field work experience.
2. Two (2) years’ experience teaching/facilitating and developing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of child development, family learning, and knowledge of what is developmentally appropriate for children.
4. Must possess communication skills for working with staff, partner organizations, and diverse children and their families.
5. Must be dependable, responsible, able to remain calm, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and remain flexible.
6. Must possess organizational skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines. Have experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
7. Must be able to work at a fast pace and have the ability to think and react quickly.
8. Must be available for frequent evenings and weekends Must be available for full-time hours during summer camp in June and July.

*Special consideration given to those applicants who are multi-lingual.

 ADA REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to observe and supervise children and activities and deliver individual or public presentations.
2. Must be able to communicate extensively and effectively with children, visitors, volunteers, and staff, via face-to-face conversations, telephone/TDD, virtually and public presentations.
3. Must be able to view a computer monitor for extended periods of time. Requires usage of computer keyboards and other administrative equipment.
4. Must be able to model program-related movements for children and youth audiences.
5. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. and move at children’s pace and tolerate some dust and dirt in the environment.
6. Must be able to navigate local travel for offsite programming via conventional transportation mechanisms.