Play Power Educator (Temporary 8 Weeks)

POWER PLAY EDUCATOR 

Job Summary (Temporary – 8 Weeks)

The Power Play Educator Temp will support the Louisiana Children’s Museum for an 8-week assignment. This role is responsible for preparing, scheduling, and delivering engaging lessons based on the Play Power curriculum in local schools, as well as facilitating related educational programming. During the temporary period, the Educator will also assist with summer learning activities at the Museum, outreach programs, and provide general support to the Education Team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Represent and promote the culture and brand of LCM in all interactions.


• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, volunteers, guests, and community partners.


• Deliver Play Power curriculum and programs to schools and community events.


• Work collaboratively with the Education Team to meet program goals and provide high-quality, engaging lessons.


• Support scheduling, planning, and coordination with Play Power schools and partners.


• Collect and submit daily program data, including photos, stories, and participation numbers.


• Assist with strengthening existing Play Power activities and support development of new programming.


• Facilitate Play Power field trips, ensuring appropriate staffing and logistics.


• Lead or assist with summer programming at the Museum and outreach sites.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.


• Minimum of 3 years teaching or classroom experience (Early Childhood Development preferred).


• Curriculum development and classroom management experience.


• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.


• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia Approach to Childhood Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or counseling.


• 5+ years of public-school teaching experience.


• Valid Louisiana driver’s license and reliable transportation.


• Proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.


• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.


• Must be able to travel to local schools and provide own transportation.