Family Programs Instructor

Family Programs Instructor (Part-Time) – The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Reports To: Family Programs Coordinator ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in selecting, developing, and implementing family programs at the museum, including topic selection, marketing copy, goals and objectives, and planning for outside resources such as field trips and subject matter experts. Serves as a team member to develop, implement, facilitate, and document the execution of family, homeschool, and Scout programs and activities. Serves as a team member to develop and implement off‑site Family Nights (serving families with children in grades K‑5). Develops and implements age‑appropriate curriculum for StarPoint Summer Camp (youth rising into grades 1‑6); assists with training staff and volunteers and mentors interns. Researches new and innovative approaches to family programming, childhood education, and family learning. Assists with the implementation of effective programming and the development of quality assessment tools and procedures. Participates in researching, purchasing, and maintaining supplies for programs. Collaborates with members of the department and others across the museum to share resources, program content, and staff for programs. Assists with other projects, events, and programs as needed. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in education, family studies, museum studies, early childhood, or related educational field or work experience. At least two (2) years of experience teaching or facilitating and developing developmentally appropriate curriculum. Comprehensive understanding of child development, family learning, and knowledge of what is developmentally appropriate for children. Excellent communication skills for working with staff, partner organizations, and diverse children and families. Dependable, responsible, calm under pressure, problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and flexible. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines; experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work at a fast pace and think and react quickly. Available for frequent evenings and weekends; available for full‑time hours during summer camp in June and July. Special consideration given to applicants who are multilingual. ADA REQUIREMENTS Must observe and supervise children and activities and deliver individual or public presentations. Must communicate extensively and effectively with children, visitors, volunteers, and staff, via face‑to‑face conversations, telephone, TDD, virtual meetings, and public presentations. Must view a computer monitor for extended periods. Requires use of computer keyboards and other administrative equipment. Must model program‑related movements for children and youth audiences. Must sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach for extended periods; lift up to 45 lbs. and move at children’s pace, tolerating some dust and dirt. Must navigate local travel for off‑site programming via conventional transportation mechanisms. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr The-Children