Lead Educator – Bilingual

Jobtailor; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an energetic educator to lead playful learning experiences for children aged 0-8, both onsite and offsite. The role involves coordinating with teachers and family communities, translating materials for Spanish-speaking participants, and driving engagement across diverse programs.

The position emphasizes inclusive customer service, safe and welcoming environments, and collaboration with the Facilities team to maintain spaces.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with children ages 0-8 in formal or informal educational settings.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; strong communication and intercultural skills.
• Experience in education, arts education, museum studies, or relevant field preferred.
• Excellent customer service and ability to manage groups.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates onsite and offsite school and community programs; motivates and guides playful learning; ensures learning outcomes; engages teachers and parents; collaborates with educators and group leaders.
• Activates exhibits to create memorable learning experiences for families with young children.
• Leads special drop-in onsite programs and seasonal/year-round programs (e.g., summer camps).
• Delivers programs in Spanish, including translation of materials and communication.
• Supports program administration: setup, cleanup, documentation, data collection, and scheduling.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Early childhood education

Customer service

Program facilitation

Public speaking

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in education / museum studies

Tools

Vehicle operation

Data collection

Program evaluation

Exhibit activation

Classroom materials management

Job description

• Facilitating Playful Learning and Engagement
• Leads the facilitation of onsite and offsite school and community programs including motivating and guiding playful learning; ensuring learning outcomes are met; activating teacher and parent engagement in program, as appropriate; coordinating and collaborating with teachers and other group leaders; modeling best practices in early childhood playful learning; adapting program plans to meet specific needs and contexts; directing other educators supporting facilitation; and participating in program evaluation and documentation
• Assists with the activation of exhibits to create memorable and meaningful learning experiences for families with young children when supporting the Museum experience team.
• Leads the facilitation of special drop-in onsite programs such as festivals, as necessary.
• Participates in the development of, and delivers, special seasonal and year-round programs, such as summer camp workshops.
• Facilitates programs in Spanish, including translation of materials and communication
• Customer Service
• Ensures every visitor and program participant has an enjoyable experience, and feels welcome and taken care of, by providing exceptional customer service and communications centered in empathy, inclusion, and flexibility.
• Adheres to, communicates, and enforces museum policies and protocols around visitor safety and behavior.
• Program Support and Administration
• Supports programs with setup, cleanup/breakdown, and classroom materials management.
• Participates in program ideation, prototyping, planning and evaluation, as required.
• Participates in regular training sessions and conducts program training for other educator staff through shadowing, co-teaching, and other means.
• Supports program administration and documentation with tasks such as tracking passes, data collection and entry, distribution of museum collateral, and organization of program supplies.
• Anticipates and problem solves day-of scheduling and other challenges, as appropriate.
• Drives the Try it Truck vehicles, the museum’s mobile engineering labs.
• Works in partnership with other educators and the Facilities team, ensures that indoor and outdoor spaces are set up and maintained to be appealing, clean, and safe for all participants; the museum is closed and opened in a complete and timely manner; identifies and communicates material needs and exhibit/equipment repairs. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with children ages 0-8 years in formal or informal educational settings.
• Experience in education, arts education, early childhood education, museum studies, or relevant field preferred.
• Understanding of early childhood development, pedagogy, and developmentally appropriate practice is preferred.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) required.
• Professional commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion; thoughtful and open about the role of a workplace and a cultural institution in creating a sense of welcome and belonging for staff and visitors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and troubleshoot in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, dependability, flexibility, and an outgoing and friendly personality.
• Comfort speaking in front of large and small groups.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, have and maintain a clear Motor Vehicle Record, carry current personal automobile insurance, and have reliable access to a vehicle, as local travel is required for this position.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in facilitating playful learning experiences for children aged 0-8, with a strong emphasis on bilingual communication in English and Spanish. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment through exceptional customer service and collaboration with educators and community partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish)
• Early Childhood Education
• Customer Service Excellence
• Program Facilitation
• Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Early Childhood Development
• Pedagogy
• Program Evaluation
• Data Collection
• Classroom Materials Management
• Program Planning
• Exhibit Activation
• Vehicle Operation

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion
• Museum Studies
• Arts Education
• Community Engagement
• Visitor Safety