Lead Educator - up to $26.25/hour for bilingual skills (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese) at Bay Area Discovery Museum
About the Employer
At Bay Area Discovery Museum, we believe that providing children with the high-quality early learning experiences they need to be successful is the best investment we can make as a society. Whether at the Museum, online, or in the community, the museum provides experiences that spark children’s natural curiosity for the world around them, while building their creative problem-solving skills and STEM content knowledge. Both on-site and off-site, the museum facilitates research-backed learning experiences that are fun and engaging for children and families. At our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, this includes hands-on exhibits, rich STEM and art programming, an on-site preschool, and camps and classes. Off-site, our museum educators bring hands-on STEM programming to students and families at schools and libraries in all nine Bay Area counties. We believe that these research-backed on-site and off-site experiences should be made available to all children and families and offer a variety of access initiatives toward this goal. We are currently at a reduced attendance capacity, following strict COVID-19 protocols, and working our way back up to our pre-pandemic numbers: • 350,000 visitors each year, including nearly 100,000 with free or reduced admission • 10,000 member families • 26,000 children through our school and community programs • 587 schools and 215 libraries through all nine Bay Area counties The museum is committed to being welcoming and inclusive. We are continuously working toward the goal of reflecting the diversity of the Bay Area both within our organization and with those we serve.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is seeking a Lead Educator to join our Learning & Museum Experience team! This dynamic role facilitates and activates play-based learning programs, experiences, and environments, both onsite at the museum and in school and community settings. Lead Educators play a leadership role in guiding and catalyzing playful learning across museum programs including school workshops, community programs, exhibits and festivals, and camps and classes. Lead Educators bring a commitment to catalyzing and guiding playful learning that supports young children and their families to grow and thrive. They provide an exceptional and memorable experience for all children and their caregivers who visit the museum or participate in our programs in community settings. The position requires a passion for, and experience in, children’s education, a highly motivated and outgoing attitude, and exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills. This is a great time to join Bay Area Discovery Museum as we embark on execution of our new strategic plan Lead with Joy and head into the next phase of our multi-year DEAI work at staff and Board levels. This position pays a rate of $25.25*/hour. This is a full-time position, working 5 days per week onsite at our gorgeous 7.5-acre campus in Sausalito, CA. This position will have a rotating schedule each season, involving at least one weekend day per week. (Sunday – Thursday, Tuesday – Saturday). This role spends 95%+ of work time in a public-facing capacity. All positions require proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination. *Bilingual candidates (fluent in English and Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese) will earn $26.25/hour.
Requirements / Qualifications
NOTE TO CANDIDATE
Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, credentials, or vaccinations pertinent to the position.Requirements / Qualifications
NOTE TO CANDIDATE
Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, credentials, or vaccinations pertinent to the position.Comments and Other Information
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage those from all backgrounds to apply to allow us to build the most inclusive and creative team possible.
Please do not remove yourself from contention before you even apply. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply.
Comments and Other Information
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage those from all backgrounds to apply to allow us to build the most inclusive and creative team possible.
Please do not remove yourself from contention before you even apply. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply.