PART-TIME PARENT STARS ASSISTANT

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Museum Houston seeks a Part-Time Parent Stars Assistant to support the Parent Stars program, helping families engage with science, math, and literacy learning at home and in classrooms.

The role is up to 29 hours per week, with flexibility for evenings and some weekends, plus travel across Houston and surrounding areas to present programming. A reliable transportation commitment and some college coursework are preferred as part of a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and a team player.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to travel throughout the city and region to present Parent Stars programming in a variety of settings.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of Family Learning Events and effectively engages parents, children, and other attendees at events.
• Assists with transportation of program materials as necessary.
• Works with Parent Stars Manager and staff to complete necessary steps for setup, implementation, and breakdown of Parent Stars events.
• Participates in the collection of evaluations and sign in sheets for all events and returns to Parent Stars Manager.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management both internal and external to the Museum.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Education

Some college

Job description

PART-TIME PARENT STARS ASSISTANT

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OUTREACH PROGRAMS FUNCTI Part Time Houston, TX, US

For more then four decades, Children's Museum Houston has supported student achievement, empowered parents, and ignited a life-long love of learning. We are consistently rated as one of the top children's museums in the nation. Our programming serves more than 900,000 participants annually at the Museum, at the Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center, and at the 270+ outreach locations across Greater Houston. We welcome families with offerings that include 13 exhibits, a performing arts series, a full slate of cultural programming, science activities led by degreed educators, and weekly Free Family Nights.

The mission of the Children’s Museum Houston is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston.

Job Summary

Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) seeks a Parent Stars Assistant to work with the Parent Stars team with the ongoing implementation of the program. Parent Stars is a parent engagement program to help parents of young children understand how they can become involved in promoting the science, math, and literacy learning of their children both at home and in the classroom. Parent Stars is one of the programs offered by CMH’s Institute for Family Learning which supports the Museum’s mission to “transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children.” This position will be part-time, up to 29 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the delivery of Family Learning Events and effectively engages parents, children, and other attendees at events.
• Assists with transportation of program materials as necessary.
• Works with Parent Stars Manager and staff to complete necessary steps for setup, implementation, and breakdown of Parent Stars events.
• Participates in the collection of evaluations and sign in sheets for all events and returns to Parent Stars Manager.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management both internal and external to the Museum.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and a team player
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to travel throughout the city and region to present Parent Stars programming in a variety of settings.
• Reliable transportation.

Education

Some college

Experience

2 years’ experience working with elementary school-aged children preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements
• Pushing/pulling cart and dolly
• Bending at knees
• Stooping/climbing
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when we are developed, engaged, and able to bring our whole authentic selves to work. Our people are trusted experts. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train, and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.