The Staten Island Children’s Museum, a 48-year-old institution promoting learning through play, is located on the grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens and provides a lively work environment.
The Children’s Museum will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off site during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
We are currently seeking:
Play Facilitator
As a vital member of the Visitor Services team, the Part-time/Seasonal Play Facilitator interacts with and leaves a lasting impression on our visiting guests. The Play Facilitator maintains and ensures each visitor receives the highest level of customer service set forth by best museum practices. This position plays a vital role curating a visitors’ experience by attentively listening, expertly guiding, and accurately communicating requested information. The Play Facilitator will serve as the Museum’s leading representative by demonstrating exceptional customer service skills with a positive attitude and engaging demeanor. By displaying a confident and strong work ethic, the Play Facilitator will support the entire Visitor Services team as they provide a united enthusiasm for the museum experience. For more information and/or to apply, please see the Play Facilitator Job Description or Play Facilitator (Seasonal) Job Description
Museum Educator
The Staten Island Children’s Museum is seeking a part-time Museum Educator to deliver highly interactive STEAM experiences both at the Museum and within schools. The Museum Educator should be dependable, energetic, self-motivated, possess excellent public speaking skills, and have a passion for teaching early childhood and elementary school-age learners. The successful candidate will feel at home in front of various sized audiences, have an innate curiosity to learn, and be a flexible team player. For more information and/or to apply, please see the Museum Educator Job Description.
Visual Arts and Theater Teaching Artists
Seeking qualified and experienced Teaching Artists for the current school year. We are looking for flexible and creative individuals for In-school and After-school residencies with our partnership schools on Staten Island and in Brooklyn. Teaching Artists must have a passion for arts education, 2 or more years of experience teaching their art form(s) and knowledge of the NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning. Zoom/Google Classroom knowledge is a plus. For more information, please see the Visual Arts and Theater Teaching Artists Job Announcement.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to drosenthal@sichildrensmuseum.org. Please put “Teaching Artist” and your last name in subject line.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in our employment policies.
The museum is a smoke and drug free workplace. No phone calls please.
