AmeriCorps Hubsite Member with Jackson Hole Children’s Museum

Live and serve in the Tetons! This Jackson Hole Children’s Museum team member will be responsible for leading various educational programs with the opportunity to develop play-based education skills in museum and classroom settings. This position will be four days (32 hours) a week including several Saturdays.
Summary

Roles and Responsibilities:
● Education Faculty:
○ Support or lead STEAM, Afterschool, Summer Camp, and/or Patron Programs
○ Engage children in safe exploration, play, and learning.
○ Develop lessons and curriculum as needed
○ Help to reset classrooms, workshops, and Museum space after use.
○ Manage child behavior and group dynamics based on JHCM policies.
○ Collaborate with the JHCM staff to ensure the smooth function of all programs.
○ Communicate with families and partner organizations as necessary.
● Museum Operations and Play-Engineer:
○ Welcome & assist guests at the front desk and manage daily reservations.
○ Contribute to an extraordinary user experience for all museum guests.
○ Serve as a play engineer with exhibit and facility curation and programming
○ Support the delivery of private Museum events and programs
● Education Team:
○ Maintain JHCM policies and protocols for all programs
○ Attend weekly Education Team meetings
○ Support the new museum opening process as needed
○ Support operations staff in outreach and marketing efforts as needed
● Serve as a full member of TSS AmeriCorps Team
○ Complete AmeriCorps requirements on a timely basis
○ Attend seminars and trainings provided by Teton Science Schools.
Qualifications:
– Must have obtained a high school diploma/equivalency certificate.
– Commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching; willingness to be part of a small community.
– Must be willing to serve Saturdays at the Museum
– Must be able to manage risk and make leadership decisions.
– Interest in education and child development. Teaching experience is not a requirement for this position. Successful applicants may have backgrounds in science, art, or other fields.
– Strong communication and teamwork skills.
– Enthusiasm for working in a high energy, play based learning environment.
– Flexibility, curiosity and excitement toward our mission.
To apply please email a letter of interest and a resume to miki@jhcm.org.