Working at The Children’s Museum is a fun way to get involved in your community, meet interesting people (and animals), help children discover and learn new things, and learn about science, nature, and the stars! Click here to get your application!
The Children’s Museum Group with its main offices in West Hartford, Connecticut offers hands-on fun with science and nature for younger children and families, school and community groups, and homeschooled children. At the Museum and Nature Center, in our preschool, and in classrooms throughout Connecticut, we encourage children to become creative thinkers and lifelong learners. Children engage in our interactive labs, workshops, multi-sensory exhibits and demonstrations, a live wildlife sanctuary, state-of-the-art digital science dome planetarium shows and movies, vacation camps, sleepovers, birthday parties, scout activities, and special events. Our unique Children’s Museum Preschool, co-located on our West Hartford campus, integrates science experiences into early childhood learning. Nearby Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton offers environmental exhibits, nature programs, concerts, and acres of outdoor hiking, bird watching, and winter outdoor activities.
The Children’s Museum Group will inspire life-long learning among children and their caregivers by providing experiential learning programs covering STEAM/STEM, health, nature, and the environment. Entertaining, stimulating, and unique to the area, our programs will assist the development of curious, confident, and innovative children creating the basis for successful adults. In so doing, The Children’s Museum will continue to be a valued asset and partner in the community.
Posted 5/09/2022
Seasonal Museum Positions- Summer 2022
Multiple Seasonal positions (May/June through August) are currently available at our West Hartford CT location. Length of position and required hours will differ depending on the role assigned. Assigned roles will be determined by the applicant’s level of education, specialized skills, and experience. All roles require some level of engagement with museum visitors and require positive communication skills with both customers and co-workers. Chosen applicants must be willing to cover shifts in multiple museum departments. All Applicants must successfully pass a background check.
Shifts are available daily between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Saturday. Some flexibility for between 12 and 40 hours per week.
Rates: Starting at $14/hour (dependent on experience and assigned role)
Positions are available in the following areas:
- Visitor Services/Ticket Sales
- Museum Docents
- Butterfly House Guides
- Facilities and Outdoor Garden Assistants
- Sanctuary Animal Care Assistants (a min of 2 years of college in an animal science track)
- Preschool Teaching Assistants
- Planetarium Guides (some Astronomy knowledge preferred)
To apply:
Please send a resume and a cover letter (No phone calls please) detailing your preferred position and identifying any limitations to availability to:
Email: HR@thechildrensmuseumct.org
Mail:
Human Resources Coordinator
The Children’s Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive
West Hartford, CT 06119
or bring a resume in person or fill out a job application onsite Wed-Sun 10 am-2 pm
Interviews will begin the week of May 16, 2022
Posted 4/25/2022
Preschool Classroom Assistant – Full-time and Part-time opportunities available!
We are looking for a qualified Preschool Classroom Assistant to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child and help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as a mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
- A balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- BSc/BA in education or relevant field
- Valid license to practice the profession
Salary range: $15/hr
This position reports to the Preschool Director.
Please send a resume and a cover letter (No phone calls please) to:
Email: HR@thechildrensmuseumct.org
Mail:
Human Resources Coordinator
The Children’s Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive
West Hartford, CT 06119
Posted 4/06/2022
Seasonal STEAM Educator – Full-time
Multiple Seasonal Educator positions are currently available at our West Hartford CT location. Length of position and required hours will differ depending on the specific educational roles. All Summer Educator applicants should have a minimum of two years of College-level studies or career experience in; physics, chemistry, earth science, agriculture/horticulture, or other environmental or biological sciences. Experience engaging children in informal learning environments is expected along with strong communication skills and confidence level for communicating with their caregivers (parents, grandparents, and teachers). Applicants must be willing to commit to the duration of the position as stated in the description below.
This position requires confirmation of a clean driving record and the use of a personal vehicle, for which mileage reimbursement will be provided. All Applicants must successfully pass a background check. This position is considered seasonal at approximately 40 hours per week and will fall between mid-June and mid to late August. Only Applicants with consistent availability during this time will be considered for this role.
Description:
- The Seasonal STEAM Educator will work alongside our Education Coordinator and year-round Educators to develop and deliver hands-on STEAM education programs at the Museum site and within schools, libraries, camps, and other community locations throughout Connecticut.
- Educators collaborate on the development of an informal science curriculum and hands-on activities and exhibits to ensure an overall positive learning experience that is tailored to the ages and experiences they are presenting to.
- Topics may include physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, engineering, math, technology, art, and environmental science.
- Strong knowledge of general science principles and child development is expected.
- Educators will routinely handle live animals during presentations. Adherence to all safety protocols will be required.
- Travels to schools and other community locations to present outreach programs at their site.
- Maintain, clean, and inventory equipment and supplies.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Functions:
- Must be a dynamic presenter who can comfortably present effective, age-appropriate, and engaging presentation and communication skills in front of both children and adult audiences, in both small groups and for large assemblies.
- Deliver educational experiences in a highly entertaining and engaging manner.
- Must demonstrate the ability to manage children’s behavior and safety in group settings.
- Expected to maintain equipment and supplies used in programming including minor maintenance as needed.
- Must have a willingness to learn how to handle and present with live animals during presentations.
- Must project a positive attitude with both customers and co-workers.
- Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs of education equipment into and out of vehicles and within assigned teaching spaces. Access to teaching spaces may require the ability to bring equipment and supplies up and downstairs and be in and out of doorways.
- Flexible scheduling is necessary to assist with early morning, evening, and possible weekend programs.
Qualifications:
- Candidates should have a minimum of two years of College-level studies or career experience in; physics, chemistry, earth science, agriculture/horticulture, or other environmental or biological sciences.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Access to a reliable and insured vehicle is required for offsite travel.
- A fully vaccinated status for Covid-19 is required.
This position is seasonal at 40 hours per week.
Salary range: $16/hr to $18/hr dependent on experience and prior demonstrated successes
This position reports to the Education Coordinator and works collaboratively with staff at the West Hartford Museum.
Please send a resume and a cover letter, detailing your preferred position and identifying any limitations to availability. (No phone calls please)
Email: HR@thechildrensmuseumct.org
Mail:
Human Resources Coordinator
The Children’s Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive
West Hartford, CT 06119
