2 Education jobs

EARLY YEARS PROGRAM FACILITATOR The London Children’s Museum (CM) is looking for a highly creative, passionate and joyful Early Years Program Facilitator to join our team. This individual is responsible for the development and delivery of outstanding early years programs at the Children’s Museum. This team member will exemplify our organizational values which are: Stay Curious, Be Awesome, Be Helpful, Dream Big, Include Everyone and Have Fun. Position: Part-time (3 days/week) Key Responsibilities: • Develop and deliver all weekly early years programs including Early Years Play Dates and Early Movers programs • Create opportunities for early years visitors to engage with the CM galleries and exhibits • Engage in meaningful interactions with children and families visiting the Children’s Museum • Provide children with experiences designed to ignite their curiosity and nurture their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development • Maintain and tidy exhibit spaces for optimal visitor experience • Deliver daily programs (i.e. Star Shows) • Advocate for the needs and perspectives of early years visitors • Model and nurture kindness, inquisitiveness, critical thinking and a desire to learn and grow • Deliver curriculum-based education programs as needed • Act as key staff on duty as required • Accept other duties as required Skills & Requirements: • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in early childhood education and/or family learning through a post-secondary degree or related experience • Minimum 3 years experience planning and delivering hands-on, educational programming for children and their families, particularly for an early years (0-4) audience • Experience sourcing materials and creating environments that support children’s development and nurture their curiosity and playfulness • Enthusiasm for the experiential learning philosophy practiced by the Children’s Museum • Support the Children’s Museum  Statement of Pedagogy  • Desire to work in a distinctly child-centred environment The London Children’s Museum welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all aspects of the selection process. Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to kate@londonchildrensmuseum.ca by 5 pm on Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018. We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE ANIMATOR (PART-TIME)   The London Children’s Museum is looking for a creative, fun, professional and enthusiastic Visitor Experience Animator (VEA) to join our team. Working with the Visitor Experiences team, the VEA will contribute to the development and delivery of outstanding programs, events, birthday parties and more. Candidates will identify with and exemplify our organizational values which are: Stay Curious, Be Awesome, Be Helpful, Dream Big, Include Everyone and Have Fun.   Position: Part-time, hourly contract until June 2019 with opportunity to renew. Reports to: Public Programs Coordinator           Compensation : $14.00/hour Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional visitor experience and customer service to all museum guests Engage in meaningful interactions with children and families visiting the Children’s Museum Deliver high-quality, fun and engaging museum programs including birthday parties, daily programming, day camps, special events, and star shows Participate in community outreach programs Provide training and support to volunteers Be a helpful, positive and engaged member of the Children’s Museum staff team Accept all other duties as required   Skills and Requirements: A desire to play and have fun! Enthusiasm for children, families and the experiential learning philosophy practiced by the Children’s Museum Support the Children’s Museum’s Statement of Pedagogy Previous experience working with children and families Ability to engage and interact with individuals Interest in education, STEAM, art, culture and/or museum studies Desire to work in a distinctly child-centred environment Excellent time management skills, and ability to work both independently and within a team Child & Infant First Aid and CPR training Valid Vulnerable Sector Check Ability to work weekends, holidays and some Friday evenings   The London Children’s Museum welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all aspects of the selection process.   To Apply: Please e-mail your application to Jamie Fenton at jfenton@londonchildrensmuseum.ca