Early Childhood Educator

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator
Date
: 1/22/2026
Reports to: Director of Education
Classification: Full Time, Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $40,000 – $50,000

The Education specialist is responsible for delivering fun, innovative, and informal learning experiences to children and families at Discovery Center. This position will work closely with the education team to develop engaging, educational programs, and support the development of interactive exhibits that foster growth and learning in children. Schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. The position will require the ability to work occasional evening and weekend events.

• Program Delivery & Facilitation:
  • Design and facilitate age-appropriate educational programs and classes that align with early childhood
    learning standards.
  • Collaborate with the education team to develop thematic programs and curriculum that engage children
    and their families.
  • Set up and cleanup program spaces and classrooms, ensuring materials are well-organized and in good
    condition.
  • Maintain program supplies and report any inventory needs.
  • Work with the education department with planning and implementing events, classes, outreach
    programs, science demonstrations, facilitating programs in the museum, etc.
• Community Engagement:
  • Organize and facilitate workshops, events, and playgroups that encourage community involvement in
    early childhood education.
  • First time parent program:
    • Plan and facilitate quarterly events and playgroups
    • Communicate with families about upcoming events, membership expiration dates, etc.
  • Be the Discovery Center representative for Week of the Young Child
• Assessment & Evaluation:
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and exhibits to inform continuous
    improvement.
  • Collect feedback from participants to enhance future initiatives.
• Other:
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating within the education team and other
    departments to ensure cohesive and comprehensive visitor experiences.
  • Provide suggestions for exhibit content based on educational needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of early learning principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities and a passion for informal educational environments.

This position requires the ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, occasionally lift from floor to waist, and occasionally reach above shoulder height to access supplies. Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 40 lbs. Must also be able to maintain friendly and courteous interactions with museum staff and visitors in a moderately noisy environment.

To Apply:

If you would like to be considered and meet all the position requirements, please forward your resume and cover letter
to Amanda Gray-Orlando at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Discovery Center considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and
associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be
eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

Discovery Center is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity without unlawful
regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability,
military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, genetic
information status, pregnancy, childbirth (or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), work
authorization status, or other protected group as provided by law.

DISCLAIMER
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this
position. Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other…