Childrens Experience Educator (Part-time) Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Children’s Experience Educator (Part-time) Atlanta History Center – 4.1 Atlanta, GA Job Details Part-time From $17 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits 403(b) Qualifications Bilingual Some college Spanish Early childhood education Humanities Mid-level Microsoft Office Communication skills Child Development Associate Certification Camp Time management

Full Job Description Description:

Since our founding, the Atlanta History Center (AHC) has been committed to enriching the lives of children through immersive exhibitions and family-centered programming. Our education team leads a wide variety of programs for K-12 students, including onsite and virtual school tours, outreach presentations, toddler story time, homeschool days, and summer camps. We’re thrilled to announce a major addition to our children’s offerings: the Children’s Experience , a brand-new 5,000 sq. ft. indoor play and learning environment opening in January 2025. Located in the Goizueta Gallery, this interactive space is designed for children from infancy through age 8. We’re looking for a part-time Children’s Experience Educator to join our education team and bring this exciting new space to life! This role is essential to delivering high-quality educational programs and engaging experiences for young visitors and their families. Key Responsibilities Create a welcoming and positively stimulating environment for children and their families. Facilitate the daily operation of educational and engaging experiences, including but not limited to school tours, daily guests, youth programs and initiatives, and s pecial after-hours events. Actively and positively engage with children, caretakers, and schools to establish and promote a shared respect and empathy culture. Communicate effectively with children, families, staff, and other community stakeholders to foster positive relationships and a collaborative environment. Field guest requests, complaints, and praises in a helpful manner to enhance visitor satisfaction and resolve issues promptly. Work collaboratively with Atlanta History Center (AHC) staff and key departments to understand and align with institutional objectives and strategies related to AHC mission and other activities. Conduct daily walkthroughs of all children’s spaces at the start and end of each day to ensure readiness, cleanliness, and safety for visitors and staff. Provide daily reports on safety and any incidents within the Children’s Experience, ensuring all concerns are promptly addressed. Learn research-based practices, including delivery of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten interpretive content, educational norms, and safety standards. Leverage digital platforms such as Canva, Microsoft Suite, Cricut, etc. to support educational programs. Oversee the inventory, organization, and maintenance of educational materials and resources to support programming needs. Identify areas of improvement within the Children’s Experience and work with the team to implement changes that enhance the overall program quality. Adhere to reporting system for maintenance requests within Children’s gallery. Perform additional duties and tasks as required or assigned.

Requirements:

Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and/or some college-level degree in relevant arts & humanities, education field is preferred 1-2 years of formal or informal learning experience within instructional environments (such as early childhood education, elementary education, museum education, after-school programs, and/or camp counseling) preferred Practical understanding of ages and stages of child development Capable of multi-tasking, bringing creativity to the role, and having a genuine passion for working with young children. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to connect with children, families, and colleagues. Problem-solving skills with the ability to respond to challenges quickly, creatively, and effectively. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including children, caregivers, staff, and community stakeholders. Strong customer service orientation with a focus on creating positive visitor experiences. Demonstrate organizational skills and effective time management. Ability to stand, walk, and interact with children and families for extended periods of time. Commitment to work some evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Some outdoor work may be required. Appreciates the magic of early childhood learning. Warm, enthusiastic, and engaging demeanor Bilingual/Spanish speaking (strongly preferred) Must be available to work a flexible schedule, Tuesday through Sunday. Background Check Satisfactory Criminal background check Benefits and Perks At the Atlanta History Center, we value your hard work and commitment. Here’s what we offer to ensure you feel appreciated and supported. Traditional 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (pre-tax contributions), Roth 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (after-tax contributions), Employer Non-Elective Contribution following two consecutive years of service and hours requirement (100% vested) Free family membership, AHC event/program discounts, including summer camps, and a discount in the AHC Museum Shop, the on-site Souper Jenny, and Brash Coffee. Starting at $17.00 per hour, with a potential increase following 90 days of employment.