Educator, Children and Family Learning (Part-Time)

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Educator, Children and Family Learning (Part-Time) Department EDU - Youth and CFL - 052 Position Summary

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Education department is seeking an experienced part-time Educator to perform a variety of teaching and program design responsibilities as a part of the Children and Family Learning (CFL) division. Responsible for a variety of programs that serve children of ages 2-10 and their caregivers, the CFL division is responsible for the administration of summer programming, after-school events, multi-year science enrichment programs, large-scale on- and off-site family engagement opportunities, and the Museum's Learning Labs and other programmed areas when needed.

The CFL Educator will deliver informal science programming spanning a wide variety of physical and natural science topics and in a range of learning environments. Teaching in after-school, weekend, and other seasonal programs as needed, the CFL Educator must rely on adaptive teaching styles that respond to the needs of a diverse cross-section of program participants and integrate assets of the Museum (e.g., using Museum Halls and collections to support learning).

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teach across CFL programs in pre-K-fifth-grade classes and family events, covering a broad range of scientific fields such as Biology, Earth Science, Anthropology, Paleontology, and Astrophysics. Provide teaching assistance to other teachers in similar classes, as needed.
• Facilitate family learning in the Museum's Learning Labs and other programmed areas related to the Museum's strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with other educators and program managers to plan and test activities, set up for classes, gather teaching specimens and equipment, prepare activity materials, and clean up after programming.
• Collaborate successfully with parents and families to support learning goals for all programs.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues and staff of the CFL division, the Education department, and across the Museum to create a robust community of practice.
• Assist with classroom and learning environment upkeep and maintenance and participate in routine husbandry tasks for the CFL live animal collection, as needed.
• Must be available for occasional weekend work.

The expected salary for the Educator, Children and Family Learning is $38.54/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, early childhood education, museum education, humanities, or a physical, social, or natural science-related field.
• One year of experience teaching children or youth, preferably in informal settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, museum education, or another related field.
• Experience in physical or natural science fieldwork or a laboratory setting.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.

Category Part-Time/Term Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 40 Union Status Union FLSA Non-Exempt Expected Salary Minimum $38.54/hour Expected Salary Maximum $38.54/hour EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

Quick Link https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4821

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number GS1018P Open Date 06/18/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in education, early childhood education, museum education, humanities, or a physical, social, or natural science-related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one year of experience teaching children or youth?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents