Education Coordinator Children's Museum Deadline: May 23, 2025

Creative Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Education Coordinator to join their Visitor Experience team. This role is pivotal in planning and delivering engaging programs for children and families, ensuring a vibrant learning environment. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team, foster creativity, and implement innovative educational strategies. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this non-profit organization offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education and possess strong leadership skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Benefits Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary education in elementary or early childhood education.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate museum programs for children and families.
• Supervise staff and volunteers for various educational programs.

Skills

Bilingual Communication

Customer Service

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking

Creative Problem Solving

Cultural Awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in Elementary Education

Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Organization Summary

The Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning. As a non-profit charitable organization, we believe in the potential of all children and provide an interactive learning environment that nurtures the power of imagination and spirit of self-discovery.

Position Summary

As a member of the Visitor Experience team, the Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning, delivery, supervision, and evaluation of museum programs for the target audience of children nine years and under, their families, school classes, and daycares in both official languages. The Education Coordinator also oversees a number of special events, our Day Camp program, and leads the Program Interpreter Level II team. The Education Coordinator works in cooperation with other museum staff to ensure all museum guests and visitors have a positive experience.

Department: Visitor Experience
Reports To: Director of Education & Exhibits
Hours: Full time, 35 hour/week salaried position, Monday – Friday work week / Occasional overtime and/or evening work as required
Salary & Benefits: $44,000 – $51,000 annually / Eligible for Employee Benefits Program

Responsibilities

• Implementing the museum’s annual programming plan by developing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating school programs, Mini Monday, Day Camp, STEAM Club, Spark Box, and assigned special events/activities/outreach within budget
• Directly supervising Program Interpreter Level II staff and assigned volunteers
• Leadership in delivery of exemplary customer service including functioning as Manager On Duty as required
• Participation in annual budgeting and strategic and organizational planning
• Participation in public appearances, media, and other interviews
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Completed post-secondary education in elementary education and/or early childhood education

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory role
• Minimum one year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering children’s programs
• Experience in customer service
• Experience in a non-traditional educational setting
• Experience working with communities with diverse needs

Skills Required

• Ability to work (lead programs, read, write, speak) in both official languages
• Ability to effectively communicate in an enthusiastic and engaging manner with children and adults in a non-traditional educational environment
• Creative approaches to problem solving
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with staff and volunteers
• Public speaking skills
• Leadership skills
• Well-developed organizational skills and strategies
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to working with staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders with a wide variety of needs and from diverse backgrounds

Skills Desired

• Comprehensive understanding of education principles, child development theory, and experiential learning
• Detailed knowledge of the Manitoba early years curriculum
• Possession of a Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Conditions Of Employment

• Acceptable results on a Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

To Apply

• Forward resume and cover letter outlining suitability for this position to Brittany McIntosh, Director of Education & Exhibits, at [e-mail]
• The Children’s Museum is committed to fostering a working environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion; and welcomes applications from all, especially those from under-represented groups. If you require accommodation when applying, please contact [e-mail]

Deadline

• Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:30PM
• Interviews will be conducted as suitable applications are received