Learning Zone Specialist/Playworker

Knock Knock Museum; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local children's museum in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time Learning Zone Specialist. This role involves engaging children ages 0-8 and their caregivers in interactive play and learning experiences. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience working with young children, showcasing enthusiasm and a positive attitude. The position requires flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, fostering a vibrant community learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1 to 2 years experience with young children required.
• Genuine interest in engaging young children and their parents.
• References are required.

Responsibilities

• Actively engages children and their grown-ups in exploration, play, and learning.
• Ensures play zones are fun, engaging, and safe.
• Trains and manages assigned volunteers.
• Creates, prepares, and presents new content, activities, and lessons related to zones.
• Trains and manages volunteers assigned to help in their zones.
• Willingly works within a team of playworkers.
• Completes all other tasks as assigned and takes initiative as needed.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Knock Knock Children's Museum is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated part-time Learning Zone Specialists to carry out its mission as a community spark for high-quality learning experiences through play. Learning Zone Specialists/Playworkers work between 15-25 hours per week, among our 18 Learning Zones, engaging children ages 0-8 and their grown-ups.

The ideal candidate must enjoy interacting and playing with children and their adults, display enthusiasm and patience, and have a positive attitude and team spirit to provide an excellent experience for children and their caregivers. To see what KKCM is all about, visit our website at: knockknockmuseum.org

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1 to 2 years experience in working with young children required. References are required.
• Genuine interest in engaging young children and their parents in opportunities for learning while at play.

Responsibilities

• Actively engages children and their grown-ups in exploration, play, and learning.
• Works as a collaborative team member and greets opportunities to lend a hand and meet requests for help with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Ensures that assigned zones are always ready for play: fun, engaging, set up, clean, tidy, and safe.
• Creates, prepares, and presents new content, activities, and lessons related to assigned zones.
• Trains and manages volunteers assigned to help in their zones.
• Willingly works within a team of playworkers.
• Completes all other tasks as assigned and takes initiative as needed.

Essential Characteristics

• Understands and lives the mission and values of KKCM.
• Enjoys interacting with children and displays enthusiasm, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Possesses strong knowledge of the children's museum offerings (visitor services, exhibits, and daily activities).
• Communicates effectively with visitors and coworkers both in writing and verbally.
• Is able to receive and provide constructive feedback. Participates in staff meetings.
• Is highly creative, motivated, and positive.
• Is a flexible open-minded thinker and a lifelong learner with a strong work ethic.
• Is committed to working some weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Is able to lift 25 pounds, stand for 6 hours, and work outdoors.

About Knock Knock Children's Museum

Knock Knock Children's Museum is comprised of hands-on, interactive exhibits called "Learning Zones." Anchored in research and evidence-based practices addressing all areas of development, the "Learning Zones" are designed to create teachable moments that connect children's everyday experiences to learning. Knock Knock's focus is on the development of the whole child with the goal of increasing early literacy skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) while expanding knowledge and raising interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) subjects and careers, especially among children from under-served and under-represented populations. Knock Knock is committed to taking action to combat race and gender bias and discrimination. Knock Knock is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages and values diversity in its staff, the board of trustees, supporters, volunteers, audience, collections, exhibitions, and programming. Diversity enhances the institution's engagement with an increasingly broad spectrum of participants and strengthens relationships within our community and beyond.

To learn more about the children's museum please visit knockknockmuseum.org

PLEASE NOTE: This posting occasionally remains open as we may or may not be actively hiring.