Job Details

The Learning Innovation Program Assisant Manager will work within the Learning Innovation team to plan, prepare, facilitate, and oversee regular program activities and those occurring at Knock Knock's seasonal events. The Program Manager should have 3-5 years of experience working with young children in an educational setting and a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or an equivalent child- or family-focused area. They must enjoy working with young children and families, be an enthusiastic team player, be exceptionally organized with good communication skills, and be able to describe and demonstrate ways in which play serves as a catalyst for promoting children's development and learning.

As an integral member of the Learning Innovation team, the Learning Innovation Program Assistant Manager will work to ensure that all visitors have fun-filled, enriching, and playful learning experiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (Birth-3 years; Pre-K- 3rd grade) or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
  • child development,
  • developmentally appropriate practice,
  • best practices in early literacy,
  • STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics)
  • the importance of play (active, hands-on experiences) and how it contributes to children's learning and development
• Experience in creating and executing educational programs and activities for young children
• Able to communicate and interact well with young children and adults
• An innovative thinker and creative problem-solver
• A self-starter, organized, manages time well, and possesses a positive attitude
• Able to use job performance feedback to be more effective
• Able to work collaboratively and within a team
• Experience in working with diverse cultural and social-economic populations

Core Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Early Learning and Programming, contribute to regular and monthly programming content, i.e., plan activities, draft activity lessons, and gather/prepare materials for the activities.
• Regularly and enthusiastically facilitate pop-up activities with children.
• Plan and facilitate infant/toddler programs such as Messy Masterpieces and Baby Rhyme Time.
• Organize and plan ongoing museum featured guest and speaker programs such as Knock Knock, Who's Here? and Knock Knock in the Know.
• Assist with welcoming and facilitating school Field Trips
• Work with LI and other Museum staff to plan and deliver activities for signature Museum events.
• Train and/or coach Playworkers in effective methods of facilitating learning through playful interactions in the Learning Zones and during planned activities.
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors