Education Assistant
Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Education Assistant who can help guide hands-on learning for children ages 8 and under. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, understands how they learn, and is dedicated to creating a nurturing, play-based learning environment. Education Assistants will be responsible for facilitating child-directed learning, facilitating educational activities and programming, resetting and cleaning materials and props, and answering guest questions.
Reports to: Lead Museum Educator
Duties:
- Facilitate child-directed learning in our educational classroom, the Play Lab
- Facilitate and teach educational activities and programming, as directed by Museum Educators
- Organize, maintain, reset, and clean materials and classroom space according to cleaning and resetting protocols
- Set up and prepare activities and materials
- Assist Lead Museum Educator in switching the activities in the Play Lab once monthly
- Complete bi-weekly exhibit checklist and observation sheet
- Conduct observations and record visitor data as directed by Museum Educators
- Answer guest questions, provide general museum information, and provide information on museum programming and events
- Maintain a safe environment for all guests at Hands-on House by enforcing museum rules
- Other duties as discussed and assigned by Lead Museum Educator
Qualifications:
- Preference given to those with or currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education or related fields
- Preference for previous work in customer service position
- Documented previous experience working with children is required, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong communication skills and visitor service skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and support a positive team-based atmosphere
- Professional demeanor
- Must pass a background check
Physical Demands:
- Dexterity is mandatory as this job frequently requires use of hands and fingers
- Will be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Regular lifting of up to 15 lbs. and occasional lifting of 30-50 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs/ladders
- Ability to stand and be in a high-sensory environment for long periods of time
Hours:
- 10-14 hours a week
- Wednesday and Friday availability required; Monday availability preferred
- Starting rate: $14 an hour
- Permanent, part-time hourly position
Hands-on House Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating fun learning opportunities for children aged 8 and under. At Hands-on House, adults and children play and learn together. Our exhibits, classes, and programs are short on lectures, and long on interactive, participatory activities.
Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or income in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to hiring and firing staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provisions of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job application on the bases of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
