Museum Educator

Description

Hours: Part time, approximately 20 hours p/w, hourly, non-exempt

Reports to: K-12 Education Manager

Salary: $16 - $18 per hour, DOE

Deadline for applications: October 5th 2025

With your application please submit a current resume and a cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Job Summary:

The Museum Educator plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, engaging educational programs for K–12 students, teachers, and families at The Neon Museum. This part-time position focuses on the implementation of on-site field trips and family programs, using a pre-designed curriculum that integrates Las Vegas history, science, and the arts. Reporting to the K–12 Education Manager, the Educator ensures a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about informal education, approachable, and confident working with learners of all ages in both structured and dynamic settings.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career educator looking to build experience in museum education and develop teaching and facilitation skills in a creative, community-centered environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate on-site school field trips, utilizing lesson plans and activity guides developed by the K–12 Education Manager.
• Assist with development of content, activities, and materials for programs like field trips and STEAM Family Fest
• Attend and deliver hands-on learning activities at STEAM Family Fest events and other public learning programs.
• Monitor student and chaperone behavior, exercise classroom management skills, and enforce museum safety protocols during field trips and public programs.
• Collaborate with the K–12 Education Manager and Museum Education Coordinator to assure proper staffing for all field trips.
• Support program setup and breakdown for student and family education activities.
• Assist with the administrative tasks, including tracking, evaluation, and printing.
• Help organize and inventory education program supplies.
• Adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Background in Education, Museum Studies, History, Art History, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a formal or informal learning environment.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage learners of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Informal or formal teaching experience preferred.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and facilitating hands-on activities.
• Familiarity with the Clark County School District and the Nevada Academic Content Standards.
• Knowledge of Las Vegas history and culture is a plus.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset and ability to work positively with youth, families, and educators.
• Versatility, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life stages, and we especially encourage applications from former educators, retirees, career changers, and others seeking meaningful part-time work in a vibrant cultural setting.

Work Context

• Part-time position with flexible scheduling required.
• Requires availability on weekday mornings and occasional Saturday mornings to assist with STEAM Family Fest.
• Requires both indoor and outdoor work, including in seasonal desert temperatures.
• Requires regular and consistent attendance.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 3 hours without rest.
• Ability to remain focused and productive despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to use computers and other office equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car for travel to off-site programs as needed.

Our Values

Our work ethic is underpinned by our four values:

• Create a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Promote scholarship through our work and collaboration.
• Offer fun engagement for everyone that reflects the spirit of Las Vegas.
• Demonstrate excellence.

Equal Opportunities

The Neon Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. As required by the Americans with disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to help perform the duties and tasks of this position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Neon Museum is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Embracing the diversity of our community, and our workforce, is an important part of our values as an organization, as is striving to ensure equity and inclusion in all our practices.