Discovery Lab Facilitator
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the general supervision and
management of Chabot’s Discovery Lab. The Facilitator would work
with children age 7 and under, their parents or caregivers.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement the daily program activities of the Discovery
Lab.
- Prepare the learning environment, including set-up, preparing
needed materials and supplies, inventorying and ordering materials
and supplies, initiating necessary repairs and monitoring condition
of equipment and furnishings.
- Supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the
healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development
of children visiting the Discovery Lab.
- Interact with and monitor children and parent/caregiver
activities.
- Schedule and supervise Discovery Lab volunteers and interns
- Monitor condition of lab including materials organization,
safe conditions for visitors and cleanup of public and staff
areas.
- Report any problem that may occur with the children and/or
their parents/caregivers.
- Prep Discovery Lab space prior to opening and clean up room
after closing each day.
- Maintain and improve organization of supplies and equipment
in prep room.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children in an educational
setting.
- Interest in art, science, media, or early childhood education
helpful
- Excellent oral communication skills. Flexible team
player and problem solver.
- Must be able to lift 30lbs, occasionally climb ladder to
storage.
- Flexible to work holiday periods and weekend hours, punctual,
and reliable.
Education/Qualifications: Preferred or Desirable
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education
- Training in first aid and/or CPR for children and infants
Schedule and Pay Rate
- On-Call during School Year, Part time to full time available
in Summer
Application Process
Mail resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Department
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd,
Oakland, CA 94619
email:
Fax: 510-336-7491
* * We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only
those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
CSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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