Kids Room Staff (Part Time)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SSL (Safe and Sick Leave) accrual

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a part-time guest services helper for the Kids Room at the Maryland Science Center. The role requires 2-3 days per week, including Friday and Saturday afternoons, with seasonal candidates welcome.

You will greet visitors, engage children and adults, lead simple activities, and help with setup and cleanup. Training will be provided, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general behaviors and abilities of young children.
• Knowledge of appropriate language and actions for interactions with young children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain imperturbable and composed in all situations.
• Ability to plan and lead creative arts and crafts activities that encourage imagination and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate guest experience in the Kids Room.
• Interact with guests in developmentally appropriate ways and model good early childhood practices for others.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of early childhood programming.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of Kids Room supplies and equipment.
• Attend training as directed by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Stamina

Patience

Education

College coursework in early childhood education or development

Pursuing a career in education

Job description

NOTE:

This opening is for 2-3 days per week, availability on Friday and Saturday afternoons required. Seasonal candidates welcome.

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Facilitate visitor experience in the Kids Room.


• Interact with guests in a manner that is appropriate for their stage of development and model good early childhood practices for others.


• Assist in preparation and implementation of early childhood programming.


• Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of Kids Room supplies and equipment.


• Attend training as directed by the supervisor.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitate guest experience in the Kids Room.

• Greet, engage, and assist visitors and provide excellent customer service. Answer questions as needed. Observe, monitor, and maintain safe practices.

2. Interact with guests in a manner that is appropriate for their stage of development and model good early childhood practices for others.

• Be willing to play, be silly, and learn with visitors. Demonstrate appropriate interactions with young children and their adults. Act as a model for high quality early childhood engagement in Kids Room and Maryland Science Center as a whole.

3. Assist in preparation and implementation of early childhood programming.

• Lead early childhood programming as needed according to standards for program development and current goals and guidelines. Opportunities to develop programming alongside supervisors may exist.

4. Assist with maintenance and cleaning of Kids Room supplies and equipment.

• Reset all activities at opening and closing. Observe safety and cleaning procedures established by supervisor and complete daily cleaning projects.

5. Attend training as directed by supervisor.

• Work towards a better understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate activities through workshop attendance, department meetings, and independent reading.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• General behaviors and abilities of young children


• Appropriate language and actions for interactions with young children

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Stamina


• Patience

Abilities:

• Be comfortable speaking to children individually and in groups


• Be comfortable speaking to, and engaging adult visitors


• Provide excellent guest service and convey information accordingly


• Remain imperturbable and composed in all situations


• Take initiative


• Utilize creativity


• Willing to learn with the provided available tools to help you learn and grow.


• Ability to plan and lead creative arts and crafts activities that encourage imagination, self-expression, and hands‑on learning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Kids Room Manager with additional supervision provided by the Early Childhood Programing and Outreach Manager.

EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate has completed college coursework in early childhood education or development, elementary, or science education.


• Pursuing a career in education.

Compensation:

$15.50/hour

Benefits:

SSL (Safe and Sick Leave) accrual, Retirement Savings Plan

Hours:

2-3 days per week during operating hours, including Friday and Saturday afternoons

Basic Requirements:

Required to undergo background check and fingerprinting process

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt