Come join us! Children's Museum of Tacoma, powered by Greentrike, is hiring for two roles. Check them out below/apply here: https://www.indeedjobs.com/childrens-museum-of-tacoma PlayGuide: Children's Museum of Tacoma PlayGuides are the most public faces of the Museum and responsible for providing positive, safe, and playful experiences for our little visitors and caregivers. PlayGuides provide outstanding, high energy customer service, support the organization by actively seeking donations from guests, play with our little visitors and their adults, and maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and safety in the Museum. PlayGuide duties include engaging with all guests in playful, positive interactions, monitoring the galleries for health and safety, and janitorial tasks. PlayGuide team members also host birthday party and work as admissions clerks. Opportunities for additional training may be provided for other programs, including Birthday Blowouts, community outreach events, and occasionally supporting Play to Learn or the Muse: A Children's Center on special projects. *All PlayGuides will:* - Showcase consistent, enthusiastic customer service behaviors, both over the phone and face to face - Confidently speak about the organization and seek donations from all guests - Cheerfully and enthusiastically interact with all visitors - Be creative, spontaneous, inventive, flexible and able to adapt activities for varying age ranges - Understand that play is an important part of learning - Promote the culture, values and mission of the Children's Museum of Tacoma, powered by Greentrike - Follow the Children's Museum of Tacoma's operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security - Maintain a clean and organized work area, dining area, lobby, storage rooms and restrooms - Contribute to a positive team environment - Able to work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends *Summary of Experience:* - Experience in a customer-service related field given preference, specifically retail or restaurant experience - Experience with selling strategies and cash handling, given preference - Previous experience working with children is a plus *Required Education and Skills:* - High School diploma or equivalent required - High school students actively enrolled and at least 16 years of age will also be considered - Customer service and Sales experience preferred - Experience or training in Early Childhood Education a plus but not required - Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment *Physical Requirements:* - Constant standing/walking - Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs. - Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps - Constant computer/POS Register and bar equipment usage - Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work - Children’s Museum of Tacoma, powered by Greentrike, is committed to being an inclusive workplace and will make reasonable accommodations to suit individual needs in accordance with state and federal laws. *Compensation:* Salary: $12.35 to $13.50 /hour, Job Type: Part-time. PlayGuides are eligible for the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and the Employee Referral Program immediately upon hire. After one year of employment, PlayGuides are eligible for Long Term Disability Insurance after 1000 hours worked and 401(k) participation after 1000 hours worked and at minimum 21 years of age. Play to Learn Facilitator: The Children’s Museum of Tacoma is seeking a part-time, seasonal early learning specialist to join our team of *Play to Learn *facilitators. *Play to Learn*follows a seasonal academic calendar; however, there may be opportunities for extended year round employment within other Museum programs. *Play to Learn*is a grant funded program that provides a free, high quality, play based school-readiness program for children and their adult caregivers. The program supports children and families by offering age appropriate activities for children and information, resources and support to help adults foster their child’s development and learning through play. This 90-minute adult/child drop-in program occurs weekly September through May in neighborhood settings such as libraries and community centers across Pierce County. *Position Purpose:* The Children’s Museum of Tacoma *Play to Learn *facilitator is responsible for delivering exceptional educational experiences for children birth to age six and their caregivers. *Play to Learn *focuses on the developmental skills children acquire when given the opportunity to engage in playful, self-directed learning, as well as on the benefits of having these experiences alongside peers and trusted adults. A key component of this position is connecting with parents and caregivers, helping them to understand the importance of play as the most natural, effective way that children learn and offering support, encouragement and tools that will foster the strong connection between play and school readiness. *Approximately 16-24 hours per week; part-time, seasonal (September-May) employment* Reports to: Learning Experiences Director, Program Manager, and Program Coordinator *Job Responsibilities:* - Collaborating with the Play to Learn team to plan, develop and implement the Play to Learn program. - Planning for and guiding intentional child learning for each session of *Play to Learn*including: - Leading developmentally and culturally appropriate, child-directed play opportunities. - Planning and facilitating art, science, and circle time activities for children and adults that support child development and growth in all domains. * Planning for and guiding intentional caregiver learning for each session of *Play to Learn *including: - Modeling playful experiences and interactions that honor each child or group of children. - Preparing materials and information on relevant educational topics and community resources serving children and families. - Responding to and following up on caregiver questions and requests for assistance and/or information. * Completing administrative and record-keeping tasks related to *Play to Learn*. - Participating in reflection and planning meetings with the entire *Play to Learn *team. - Working in collaboration with co-facilitator, volunteers, caregivers and children.. - Implementing existing program assessment tools. - Distributing marketing materials throughout the community and gathering resource materials as needed. - Supporting the transportation, maintenance, inventory, set-up, and break down of supplies at each *Play to Learn *location. *Minimum Qualifications:* - Desire to support children and their caregivers in all domains of developmental and academic growth. - Associates in Early Childhood Education -OR- strong relevant experience supporting young learners. - Prior experience facilitating play-based learning for adults and children birth to age six - Enthusiasm for and prior experience facilitating play-based learning for children with special needs and their adult caregivers. - Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. - Able to work independently and in collaboration with a co-teacher and the entire *Play to Learn *team. - Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills. - Able to repeatedly lift up to 25 pounds. - Must be able to pass a background check. - Valid Washington state driver’s license. - Must meet the *Play to Learn *driving requirements including proof of insurance and access to transportation to/from program sites. *Desired Qualifications:* - Special preference to bi-lingual Spanish or Korean candidates. - Awareness of the importance of cultural representation in the lives of children, and experience being part of and/or working withing culturally diverse communities. - CDA or BA in Early Childhood Education. - BA in Special Education with experience in working in both Early Childhood and Special Education. - Enthusiasm for and prior experience facilitating play-based learning for children with special needs and their adult caregivers. - Additional training and experience in working with children who experience Autism, are medically fragile or experience other special needs is highly preferred. - Knowledge of Pierce County community resources for families and children. - Knowledge and or experience working with emergent curriculum and multi-aged learning environments. *Compensation: *$13-15/hour based on experience; part-time, seasonal (September-May) employment. This position accrues paid time off through the Washington Leave Act and is eligible for our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and employee discount. Seasonal employees are ineligible for other employment benefits. *To Apply:* Application Components: - Cover letter addressing your unique qualifications for the position and: - Your experience working in the early education field. - Your approach to working with young children and children with special needs. - Your experience facilitating groups of children and their adults in playful learning. - Your experience educating and supporting adults in learning about their child’s development and educational needs. - Resume - Three complete professional references. Kat Bosold Human Resources Manager, Greentrike <http://www.greentrike.org/> Pronouns: she/her kbosold@playtacoma.org Phone: 253.627.6031 ext. 236 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202 Tacoma, WA 98402 www.playtacoma.org a program of