Educator

Primary Purpose

Gilbert House Children’s Museum inspires children and families to learn, imagine, and grow through the power of play. The Educator position plays a vital role in bringing that mission to life by designing, facilitating, and supporting engaging educational experiences that connect children to curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and discovery. Through hands-on programs, exhibit-based learning, and meaningful interactions with guests, the Educator helps create an inclusive, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment where children feel empowered to explore ideas, ask questions, build confidence, and see themselves as capable learners. This position strengthens the museum’s impact by translating the educational potential of exhibits, programs, and play spaces into memorable learning opportunities for children, families, schools, and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Engage with visitors of all ages in the Parrish Exhibits (The Creative Space, Gilbert Engineering Studio, and Test lab)

· Promoting the visitors experimentation, discovery, and creativity by explaining opportunities available in the exhibits

· Explain the purpose of the Test Lab and how it relates to the Gilbert Engineering Studio

· Maintain an inviting atmosphere by organizing supplies in bins for use by visitors

· Tidy the tables used for creating, crafting, and building throughout the day to maintain a welcoming atmosphere

· Restock supplies for Parrish exhibits before opening the exhibits and as supplies are used throughout the day.

· End of day duties to reset the exhibits so they are ready for the next day

· Communicate operational needs or changes with Manager on Site

· Classroom Aide for Home School Adventures

· Engage with visitors in the Science Lab while leading Science Time activities

· Explain Science Lab components and how families can interact and learn from each component

· Encourage discovery and experimentation with new science concepts

· Assist with welcoming and leading field trip groups through orientation

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Perform other duties as assigned

· Respond to email and calendar communications in a timely manner

Job/Behavioral Competencies

· Customer service skills that align with the values of the organization

· Maintain professional communication with co-workers and visitors

Minimum Qualification and Experiences

· Use of Microsoft Suite

· Customer service experiences in family-oriented setting

· Experience working with children in formal or informal educational settings preferred

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18