Curiosity Guide with Learning and Engagement Job Description Wage: $13/hour Shift: Part time. Morning and afternoon shifts. Minimum of 15 hours per week. May include Saturdays, holidays, and evening shifts. Benefits: On the job training, Free Membership for you and immediate family; 401(k); Employee Assistance Program; Financial Assistance Program; Thanksgiving Point venue and food discounts; and more! Summary: Come join our amazing Education and Learning & Engagement team as a Curiosity Guide! In this role, you’ll engage children, families, students, teachers, and community members through hands-on learning, educational programs, STEM experiences, museum education, science activities, and interactive discovery. If you enjoy teaching, facilitating, leading groups, working with children, and creating memorable educational experiences, this could be the role for you. Curiosity Guides help learners of all ages discover new ideas, ask questions, explore the world around them, and experience the joy of learning. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience or interest in education, teaching, youth programs, informal education, museums, science education, STEM education, recreation, camps, or community programming who wants to make a meaningful impact in a fun, family-focused environment. Responsibilities- - Prepare for and lead educational programs, classes, demonstrations, activities, and interactive learning experiences in a variety of settings.
- Facilitate programs for children, families, school groups, teachers, and community members at Thanksgiving Point, in schools, and through community outreach.
- Welcome and engage program participants with confidence, compassion, and curiosity, creating opportunities for meaningful discovery and learning.
- Use hands-on activities, storytelling, questioning, demonstrations, and creative teaching techniques to make learning engaging and accessible.
- Create classrooms and learning spaces that are fun, inclusive, safe, organized, and welcoming for learners of all ages and abilities.
- Adapt activities and communication styles to meet the needs of different learners and groups.
- Cultivate positive experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration, and a love of learning.
- Collaborate with Learning & Engagement team members to develop and improve facilitated and self-guided educational experiences both on and off property.
- Evaluate participant experiences and contribute ideas for improving educational programs and guest experiences.
- Represent Thanksgiving Point’s mission, values, and policies with confidence, compassion, and curiosity.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.
Requirements- - Experience teaching, facilitating, presenting, leading groups, or working with learners in formal or informal educational settings.
- Experience working with children, youth, families, students, or community groups is preferred.
- Interest or experience in education, science, STEM, museums, environmental education, recreation, camps, youth programs, or community engagement is a plus.
- Ability to confidently lead groups and communicate clearly with learners of different ages and abilities.
- Ability to create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Comfortable working independently while also being part of a highly collaborative team.
- Patience, professionalism, and a positive attitude in a busy, active, and sometimes noisy environment.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback with positivity and professionalism.
- Comfortable adapting to different audiences, learning environments, and program needs.
- Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors, around animals, insects, and loud noises.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, climb stairs, bend, manipulate small objects, and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to provide verbal instructions in English.
- Valid Utah driver's license preferred; must pass an MVR.
- Ability to travel for several days at a time preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass a background check.
Why Thanksgiving Point? At Thanksgiving Point, we believe learning should be joyful, engaging, and accessible to everyone. Our team creates experiences that spark curiosity and connect people with the natural world, science, creativity, and each other. As a Curiosity Guide, you won't simply teach a lesson—you'll help create moments when a child asks a question, a family discovers something new, or a student realizes they can do something they didn't think they could. If you're passionate about education, love working with people, and want to help bring the joy of learning to life, we'd love to meet you!
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