Early Childhood Educator

Position Title:

Early Childhood Educator

Reports to:

Sr. Manager, Early Learning Initiatives Classification Type :
Hourly, full-time, non-exempt

Schedule:

Full-time, up to 40 hours per week. Schedule varies and includes weekdays, weekends, evenings and some holidays. Minimum hourly rate: $17

Scott Family Amazeum Overview The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas and recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We create a fun environment where risk taking, imagining, problem solving, discovery, collaboration, and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow.

Core

Purpose:

The Amazeum exists to spark and nurture the curious and creative spirit in all of us.

Through experiences with the Amazeum, individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative, curious, and innovative shapers for the region. Learning at the Amazeum is an active, playful exploration that inspires curiosity. It is rooted in inquiry-based discovery and involves an element of risk. The Education Department of the Amazeum is looking for team members who are enthusiastic about promoting Creativity, Curiosity, and Community.

The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space. Opening in fall 2026, the Hangout will feature interactive nature exhibits, spaces available to the community and the Early Learning Advancement Center (ELAC). The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville, AR Position Summary The Early Learning Educator creates welcoming, play-based experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and joyful exploration for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers.

Through engaging facilitation in early learning environments, programs, and community experiences, this role nurtures meaningful interactions that support child development and strengthen caregiver-child learning. The Early Learning Educator leads play experiences, provides exceptional guest engagement, maintains safe and inviting learning environments, and collaborates with the Early Learning Team to continuously improve early learning experiences through observation, reflection, feedback, and program development.

Essential Functions Guest Engagement & Facilitation Consistently initiates and deepens meaningful, play-based interactions for early learners and their caregivers.

Uses play-based facilitation, open-ended questions, and active engagement to help children and caregivers make meaningful connections to child development through play.

Adapts facilitation strategies in real time to meet the diverse developmental needs, abilities, interests, and learning styles of young children and families.

Creates welcoming, inclusive environments where every child and caregiver feels supported, empowered, and inspired to learn together.

Facilitates early learning programs, member experiences, community events, school visits, and occasional offsite programming with professionalism and adaptability.

Supports Early Learning Programs Coordinator with designing , testing and refining
-innovative early learning programming such as drop-in programs, family workshops, week-long camps, daily experiences, and private workshops for community partners.

Supports Early Learning Engagement Coordinator with designing, testing and refining exhibit experiences that expand and enrich the guest experience

Collaborates with Early Learning leadership to capture, prepare, and intentionally share evidence of learning and impact with guests and the Amazeum team.

Environment & Safety Ownership Ensures early learning environments remain welcoming, organized, clean, and consistently  play-ready  by proactively resetting materials and maintaining inviting spaces.

Maintains and organizes supplies and materials needed to support high-quality early learning experiences.

Ensures guest safety through active supervision, clear expectations, and timely intervention while encouraging age-appropriate risk-taking through play.

Identifies, communicates, and responds promptly to maintenance and safety concerns using established protocols.

Invites children and caregivers to participate in caring for materials and learning environments, fostering shared ownership and respect for community spaces.

Continuous Learning Mindset Actively participates in training, coaching, and professional learning focused on early childhood…