Discovery Guide; Part-Time

Description

The Discovery Guide brings classroom visits to life at Imagine Children's Museum and through outreach programming delivered at offsite school and community-based locations. This position guides playful, hands-on, experiential programs for children ages 2–12 in school and group settings. Rooted in choice wonder, and delight, this role helps young learners connect classroom concepts to real-world experiences through joyful, non-formal and informal learning.

Discovery Guides create welcoming environments, spark curiosity, and ensure every group visit is filled with imagination, delight, and meaning.

• Deliver innovative and creative Museum programming by presenting learning experiences to schools, camps and other community groups at Imagine, in schools and other community venues.
• Coordinate curriculum delivery for an ongoing Education program, supporting a team of other Educators.
• Learn Imagine curriculum offerings and be comfortable with delivery of programming with thoughtful preparation or under quick timelines.
• Guide children through interactive activities that support creativity, critical thinking, and playful learning
• Tailor facilitation techniques to support different learning styles, developmental stages, and group sizes.

• Encourage inquiry-based learning by asking open-ended questions and following children’s curiosity.
• Foster a sense of wonder and agency by inviting children to explore, imagine, and make choices in their learning.
• Promote inclusive practices that ensure all children feel welcomed, seen, and supported.

• Prepare materials and learning spaces before each program and assist with clean-up and reset afterward.
• Maintain education equipment, curriculum boxes, inventories, and designated Museum spaces.
• Participate as a member of the Imagine team for the evaluation of the overall program experience.
• Help monitor logistics and transitions in partnership with department Manager, Coordinator, or Lead.
• Communicate clearly and kindly with group leaders, caregivers, and fellow staff.

• Participate in team trainings and meetings to deepen knowledge of museum facilitation practices.
• Provide informal support to peers and contribute ideas for improving the school and group learning experience.
• Model curiosity, flexibility, and joy in every interaction.

• Facilitate engaging, hands-on learning programs for students ages 2–12 aligned with museum exhibits and educational standards.
• Communicate clearly and warmly with teachers, group leaders, and chaperones to ensure a positive visitor experience on and off site.
• Monitor group behavior and safety while modeling inclusive and respectful interactions.
• Gather feedback from visitors and staff to help assess and improve program quality.
• Help manage materials, classroom spaces, and learning supplies to ensure readiness and cleanliness.
• Work in a team environment with Imagine staff to ensure program success.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for working with both preschool and elementary audiences.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Voice projection, improvisational skills, and know-how to present information in an engaging and hands-on manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability when working in highly variable teaching environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow educators around student learning goals lesson delivery.
• Demonstrated initiative, creative problem-solving and good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Curiosity and love of learning new or unfamiliar topics.
• Ability to foster an environment where positive thinking and attitudes are valued and…