AmeriCorps Museum Educator [Providence Children’s Museum, Providence, RI]

Providence Children’s Museum’s hosts an AmeriCorps team that serves 1,200 children a year in its outreach programs. The AmeriCorps Museum Educator is an apprentice like position. Working closely with the Museum’s professional staff, AmeriCorps Museum Educators facilitate learning in the Museum’s hands-on exhibits and programs and serve on teams to deliver hands-on learning activities for children in out-of-school time and pre-school at one of three key partners – Boys & Girls Club of Providence, Highlander Charter School and Children’s Friend Head Start. One AmeriCorps member supports both the volunteer program and the Learning Club program. The position starts September 2016 and goes through August 2017. Ideal candidates have a dedication to serving others and to children’s learning, are creative and resourceful, and thrive in a team setting. For more information about Providence Children’s Museum AmeriCorps Program and a full job description go to http://www.childrenmuseum.org/ameriCorps.asp. Next application deadlines are April 15 and May 27, 2016. Posted on: 03/28/2016