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1 person is interested
Lead Educator
ORGANIZATION: Pikes Peak Children's Museum
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1 person is interested
Purpose of Volunteer Position: Assist with PPCM programming in all different areas.
Number of hours: Depends on the amount of hours you want to work each month
Location: In person at the museum & in the community
Reports to: Currently, the Executive Director
Works Closely with: The Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator and all program volunteers
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Check in with our Sign Up Genius to reserve programming dates that you want to volunteer for
- Lead an assigned program that you sign up for
- Get training on the different programs so you are comfortable with running them
- Work with an assistant educator if assigned
- If plans change, please let us know in as much advanced time that you cannot make a scheduled volunteer shift
- Help host programs with children and/or adults that is entertaining, fun and educational
- Know ahead of time what you will be leading so you can be prepared ahead of time
- If curriculum development is needed and you are interested in helping in this capacity, please let us know
- Be a part of the Programs Committee and be able to meet in person or Zoom 1x a month
Volunteer Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Must live in Colorado Springs and be able to come to PPCM
- Understand and promote PPCM’s mission
- Be a part of the Programs Committee and be able to meet in person or Zoom 1x a month
- Be an ambassador for PPCM
- Help to educate the community about PPCM
Recommended Volunteer Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Experience in the Education, Early Childhood and/or Curriculum fields is a plus
- CPR, First Aid a plus
- Knowledge of Sign Up Genius a plus
- Knowledge of Google Calendars a plus
- Curriculum writing a plus
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse people
- Experience working with kids ages 0-10 years old
- Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
- A pleasant, outgoing personality
- Bilingual would be a plus
More opportunities with Pikes Peak Children's Museum
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About Pikes Peak Children's Museum
Location:
2565 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, US
Mission Statement
PPCM is a community-built, hands-on educational destination that engages ALL children and their grown-ups by sparking creativity through purposeful play.
Description
VISION:
Our vision is to be a trusted, growing educational resource, and a community collaborator who offers opportunities to inspire children to reach their unique potential.
The express objectives of PPCM are to provide:- A dynamic hands-on, engaging and fun educational experience focused on the age group 0-10.
- A place for this demographic to encounter boundless opportunities for discovery and imagination, sparking a passion for life-long learning.
- A compelling environment to nurture wonder and creativity, encouraging children’s innate desire to explore the world around them.
- An indispensable resource for children, families, the community at large and elementary-level educators as a mutually beneficial connecting point.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2565 Airport RoadColorado Springs, CO 80910
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2023
SKILLS
- General Education
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training