Museum Research Worker jobs in Hilton Head Island, SC

The Director is responsible for designing and leading staff in implementing purposeful play programming. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will ensure that all programming is aligned with child development and educational standards in order to enhance the museum experience for visitors. The Director directs and manages all operating activities, manages staffing and training, and ensures the safety and cleanliness of the Museum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design curriculum content for daily programming, field trips, summer and day camps for children, and train and supervise staff carrying out these programs.
• Supervise and oversee hiring, scheduling, training, and supervision of museum Play Facilitators.
• Provide training content and expertise to support staff-wide professional development related to early childhood education, child development, and effective, purposeful programming for children and families.
• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, and/or additional education or training in early childhood education, child development, arts education or related field.
• 4 years’ experience in early childhood education, child development, arts education or related field, with experience in program/curriculum design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard office software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and strategic problem-solving abilities, and grace under pressure.
• Enthusiasm, positivity and ability to evoke the same from others.
• Ability and willingness to jump in and do what it takes to get the job done, and to motivate a team to do the same.
• Ability to work some weekends in support of museum events and activities.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

At the Children's Museum of Pooler, we strive to provide hands-on learning opportunities and joyful discoveries for children and the community through engaging exhibits and programming. We envision a world where all children have access to experience the transformational and lifelong benefits of abundant, creative, purposeful play in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Children's Museum of Pooler is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, political affiliation, marital or family status, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person