Public Programs Educator

Public Programs Educator

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) helps children and families thrive at home, at school, and in the community. Our offerings embrace the intersection of the arts, sciences, and humanities and include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs and exhibits address the multiple ways children learn and help parents support children’s development. CMOM’s special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures.

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) seeks energetic individuals who possess a passion for education and a love of working with young children to join our team of Public Programs Educators. This role provides the opportunity to play, explore, and connect with visitors as they navigate the exhibits of CMOM and participate in special drop‑in programs produced by the public‑programs staff.

The Public Programs Educator enhances the visitor’s experience by leading a series of public programs that involve music, movement, art, science, literacy, and culture.

• Lead a variety of drop‑in programs and activities, including art making, storytelling, and facilitated play, along with music and movement activities for visiting families and children.
• Assist in quality control and reset of exhibition spaces, including books, toys (manipulatives), art supplies, and teaching objects.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for future family programs.
• Create a welcoming environment for families by greeting children and caregivers upon arrival, guiding them through activities, and providing materials and information to help families confidently navigate the space.
• Assist the Museum Clean Team in disinfecting, cleaning, and maintaining program areas and exhibit spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience working with young children (ages 0–6) and families in either informal or formal education settings, such as museums, cultural institutions, preschools or daycares, after school programs, summer camps, or recreational settings.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for learning and mastering new skills in arts education, early childhood, health, and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
• Demonstrated ability and interest in working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with patrons and colleagues with enthusiasm, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Work independently as well as with a team or co‑teacher.
• Can effectively communicate educational content and adjust teaching approaches based on constructive feedback and/or modeled teaching styles.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Experience in inquiry‑based teaching and object observation.
• Demonstrated abilities in dynamic storytelling or musical performance.
• Proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish to support day‑to‑day communication with staff and visitors.
• Background in or studies in performing arts and/or visual arts.
• Background work or studies in early childhood development and/or early childhood education.
• Experience working with children with special needs (a plus).
• Undergraduate degree (acquired or in the process) in arts education and/or early childhood education.

• Commitment of 2–3 days per week, with weekend availability required.
• Must be available to work holidays.
• Must attend orientation and professional development workshops, as scheduled.

Hourly wage: $20.00/hour

The Children's Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background checks will be completed on all employees.