A private non-profit institution, The Children’s Museum, Seattle (TCM) is the region’s pre-eminent early childhood development institution for children birth – 10 years and their families.  TCM brings to life the joy of discovery for children and their families through fun, creative, hands-on explorations of the world around them.  Located on the first floor of the Seattle Center’s Center House, the Museum serves 230,000 visitors annually including school groups, youth organizations, off-site at-risk youth programs and sponsored admissions programs.

Position Title:  Play Facilitator

Position Function and Purpose: The person in this position provides a welcoming and fun experience for museum guests by assisting in the daily facilitation of museum programs and exhibits. Join us as we provide fun, creative, hands-on programs for children and their families.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with young children (ages 6-10) in both formal and informal educational settings.
• Experience working with different art materials and creating art projects with children. 
• Ability to adjust to the day-to-day challenges of a high traffic public setting.
• Exceptionally high standards for education, early childhood development and customer service.
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Experience working in a fast paced public setting is desired. 
• Must be outgoing and able to work as part of a team environment  
• Must have experience and sensitivity in working with children and families

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitate emergent programming in specified exhibit
• Coordinate with education department to implement programming
• Provide visitors with friendly, accurate information about the museum
• Provide visitors with museum and Seattle Center information
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
• Interact with visitors and present museum exhibits and programs to children and families.
• Other duties as assigned

Reports to:

Exhibit Program Manager

Schedule:

Full-Time position; must be available weekends, holidays, and some evenings

Compensation:

$10.00 - $12.00/hour

If you are interested in working at The Children's Museum in Seattle, please submit a letter of interest and resume to: