Family Center Assistant

Description:

The Family Center Assistant is a part time role that works directly in the Family Center facilitating hands on activities, in a play and art making space. This individual is responsible for maintaining the classroom and supplies for the shift and works as a member of the Learning & Interpretation team to optimize visitor experience and promote art education.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Delivers excellent customer service through communication with children, caregivers, and the community.
• Engages family visitors in inter-generational art-making and play in the Family Center; assists in facilitating hands-on activities during family and/or early childhood programs.
• Assists Family Center Manager in developing hands-on activities that are related to the Collection and special exhibitions that are age-appropriate and encourage creative thinking and free expression.
• Develops and maintains familiarity with the scope of the Museum collection and educational offerings.
• Uses critical thinking and decision-making skills to respond to and troubleshoot situations.
• As a public benefit corporation, the Museum always requires every staff member to act as a visitor advocate. This includes acknowledging visitors and striving to make them feel welcome, comfortable, and eager to return.
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Family Center Manager. Works as a part of the Learning & Interpretation team; works extensively with children, young adults and families in a public setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED, required. Associate’s degree in studio art, art education or early childhood education preferred, or currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or art education.
• Requires 1-3 years’ experience working with children in an educational setting.