Job DescriptionJob Title: Nature Niños Educator, CMOV@TCP Reports to: Educational Engagement Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours: 25 Hours per week $18/hr [Part-time, Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM]

Summary:

The Nature Niños Educator will work as part of the Education Team at the Children’s Museum Oro Valley located at Tohono Chul Park. This is a charming destination in our Sonoran Desert combining year-round gardens, accessible to the public, with child centered play-based learning and explorations. This position is responsible for the implementation & daily management of the nature-based programming crafted to reflect the Museum’s vision for this unique venue. Duties include but are not limited to daily facilitated activities/classes and programs, while cultivating a welcoming experience for visiting families with children, throughout the exhibits and outdoor spaces. Must show a demonstrated commitment to the Museum mission and the philosophy of nature-play, experiential learning.

CMT is dedicated to five principals of internal organizational culture:

Inclusion, Accessibility, Professional Growth, Collaboration and Transparency

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implementing programming created by Educational Engagement Manager
• Ensuring a welcoming, safe, and helpful atmosphere throughout the Museum space - indoors and outdoors, with exemplary customer service
• Working to implement the Children’s Museum Tucson’s Education Department goals, directed to increase the Museum’s nature-based programming; love of nature is helpful
• Facilitating play with guests, enhancing engagement with desert landscape as reflected through programing
• Ensuring exhibit safety and functionality
• Following procedures, independently, for opening in the morning and closing at end of day
• Collecting visitor data for program reporting
• Participating in events and programs as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, science and/or art education, or related field
• Previous teaching experience required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Creative team-player with experience in an educational environment serving young children with a strong commitment to hands-on learning and child-directed play

Language and Computer Skills:

• Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish required
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional public speaking and communicating with children and their adults
• Classroom management techniques and expertise in behavioral management
• Demonstrated leadership, comfortable working independently and excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient organizational abilities and the capacity to successfully multitask

Reporting Relationships:

• The Nature Niños Educator is a member of the Museum’s Education Department and reports to and coordinates directly with the Educational Engagement Manager

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
CMT requires COVID vaccinations for employees

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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