Education Coordinator
Reports to VP of Operations
Status: Part-time
Compensation: $14/hour
Time: 20-25 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends.
To apply: Please fill-out this application and return to museum or email it to info@cmofil.org
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and charismatic individual to facilitate safe and educational activities. The Education Coordinator is a part-time position charged with implementing educational programs for Children’s Museum of Illinois. This person will work with community organizations, schools, and families to bring valuable science and art education to children in Macon County. This position requires some evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit an upbeat, positive attitude
- Plan and implement educational programs and activities with a STEAM focus for children of various ages
- Examples: field trips (PreK-3rd), summer programs, homeschool programs, toddler programs, outreach, and community events
- Maintain and create positive relationships with schools, families, and community partners
- Adhere to budget and grant guidelines
- Create a safe, educational, and engaging atmosphere for students, educators, and
Qualifications:
- 3+ years working with children in an educational or recreational setting
- Completed or pursuing a degree in education, recreation, or other relevant study
- Must possess a warm, friendly, positive attitude with plenty of energy
- Understanding of Illinois and Next Gen Education Standards specifically in the arts and sciences
- Must be able to think on feet and adjust to unexpected occurrences in a timely and professional way.
- Must conduct self in a professional and respectful way around parents, children, teachers, and staff.
- Must be able to bend, lift, and be on feet for extended periods of time
- Must able to work evenings and weekends and have a flexible work schedule
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be accepting and work with children and adults of different abilities, ethnic, social, religious, and personal backgrounds.
- A passion and sincere appreciation for the Museum’s mission
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical requirements include working for extended amounts of time at a computer. This position may also require extended periods spent standing and walking. Some time may be spent stooping, kneeling, bending, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling, and reaching above the shoulders and lifting of up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as furniture, file cabinets, equipment, boxes, etc. may be required. Work requires weekends and/or evenings.
Children’s Museum of Illinois is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and safe environment for all staff, volunteers, and guests. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
