Birthday Party Educator
Job in
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listed on 2026-07-07
Listing for:
Museum-of-Life-and-Scienc
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Birthday Party EducatorPart Time Durham, NC, US
Position Objective: The Museum is seeking individuals to join our Birthday Party Educational team. These positions are part time and scheduled primarily on the weekends. The positions support the Museum by leading themed and non-themed children's birthday parties.
Responsibilities:
- Set up classroom for parties, including materials, activities, and animals.
- Act as point of contact for party host and assist them on the day of the party to provide an exceptional party experience.
- Collaborate with other Museum teams on the day of the party to ensure a seamless party experience.
- Present 30-minute programs on a wide variety of science related topics to parties.
- Complete training for animal and insect handling for programs.
- Lead clean up and restore classroom to original state post-party.
- Act as concierge on some weekends, directing guests to their party rooms.
- Always demonstrate adherence to Museum safety procedures.
- Engage with Museum visitors in a positive and helpful way to support an enjoyable and safe guest experience.
- Work independently with limited coaching and oversight to address the needs of party hosts and guests on the day of the party.
- Follow Museum procedures for emergencies by assisting the Emergency Coordinator and other Museum staff in emergency situations as directed.
- Prioritize the Museum’s values of inclusion and kindness in all interactions with staff, volunteers, and guests.
- Other job-related duties as needed.
Actual Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Experience working with young children
- Willingness and ability to work with live animals and insects
- Ability to stand on one's feet for up to 4 hours at a time and lift 15 lbs.
- Interest or experience in education or science
- Experience in leading education-based programs
- Able and willing to embrace Museum mission of “science as a way of knowing”
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