Bay Area Discovery Museum · 6 hours ago
School & Community Programs Manager
Sausalito, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Bay Area Discovery Museum is seeking a Manager to join their School and Community Programs team. This role involves leading the design and implementation of educational programs for preschool-elementary students and ensuring memorable experiences for participants.
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Responsibilities
With support from the Head of SCP, supervises a team of Lead Educators, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and coaching. Sets direct reports for success through setting clear expectations, providing developmental and growth opportunities, and delivering clear, consistent, and timely feedback and coaching
Takes a leadership role in scheduling and facilitating SCP trainings and Team meetings
Collaborates with staff in other departments to train and support additional educators
Participates in program strategy development for the museum, with a focus on onsite and offsite school and community programs, including Discover-It-Yourself field trips, the Try It Truck, STEAM Workshops and Connections
Researches, prototypes, develops, and manages the implementation of new programs and experiences that meet the museum’s access and revenue goals
With guidance from the Head of SCP, ensures the SCP program experience is aligned with the museum’s strategic plan, educational rationale, customer service standards, and best practices in early childhood education and STEAM-learning
Develops and maintains trusting relationships with schools and community partners by prioritizing anti-bias and culturally sensitive teaching and providing exceptional customer service in accordance with museum standards
Takes lead in managing relationships with Connections partners
Participates in meetings and presentations at community and professional gatherings, on an occasional, as-needed basis
In collaboration with the Head of SCP, supports annual budget development for designated program(s)/project(s), aligned to institutional goals and strategic planning
Manages program expenses and tracks program revenue to ensure fiscal health. Trains and empowers supporting staff to monitor budgets and make strategic spending decisions
Creates and maintains documentation and databases that support program implementation, evaluation and analysis, including end-of-year reports and program training materials
Drives research and procurement of program materials and supplies and supervises systems for inventory management
Supports maintenance and preparation of tools, materials, and spaces for programming
Works closely with SCP Coordinator and Registrar to support shared work in managing and monitoring SCP program registration and payment, communication with SCP audiences, scheduling of educators, maintaining internal calendars and databases, and generating reports
Facilitates onsite and offsite educational programming for preschool-elementary students, teachers and parents/caregivers on an as-needed basis
Facilitates programs in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese, including translation of materials and communication (bilingual staff only)
Drives Try It Truck, and other program vehicles, in support of program facilitation, maintenance, and vehicle training, on an occasional, as-needed basis
Leads and participates in cross-functional working groups and teams, including special projects, as needed
Works collaboratively with colleagues across the institution and outside partners to ensure programs meet institutional and audience outcomes and needs
Collaborates with Facilities and Exhibits teams to establish priorities and plans for the safety and maintenance of the Try It Truck and other program vehicles, Try It Studio Classroom, Little Learner Classroom, and other onsite learning spaces
Collaborates with Visitor Services and Museum Experience teams to establish policies and protocols for ensuring the safety and comfort of school and community groups, as well as other guests, visiting the museum. Adheres to, communicates, and enforces museum policies and protocols
Serves as a Duty Officer at the museum, addressing minor first aid, emergencies, and customer service-related concerns
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience working with children ages 0-8 years in formal or informal educational settings required
2+ years of experience successfully managing programs, projects and staff, including training and team development required
Understanding of early childhood development, pedagogy, and developmentally appropriate practice
Professional commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion; thoughtful and open about the role of a workplace and a cultural institution in creating a sense of welcome and belonging for staff and visitors
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving skills with a high level of dependability and flexibility, complemented by strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfort speaking in front of large and small groups
General comfort with technology; high proficiency with full Microsoft Suite; ability to learn new platforms quickly
Must be First Aid and CPR certified.(If not certified, the museum will provide training)
Must possess current driver's license, have a clear Motor Vehicle Record, personal car insurance, and reliable access to a car as local travel is required
Must be willing to be trained to drive the Try It Truck and other museum program vehicles (does not require special license)
Ability to perform physical activities such as bending, kneeling, walking, and picking up items for 2-3 hours at a time
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and carry up to 50 lbs. for short distances/periods
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying types of weather
Preferred
Experience and/or a college degree in early childhood education, education, program development, STEAM-learning, museum studies, or a relevant field is preferred
Bilingual in English plus Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese is preferred
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employee only premiums
Life and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off starting at 3 weeks plus 3 floating days
10 days of sick leave (Five frontloaded, and the other five accrued throughout the year)
Paid parental leave
Discounts at museum café and store, and on museum programs
All staff celebrations
Reciprocal admission benefits at other museums
Professional development training
Company
Bay Area Discovery Museum
We create joyful learning experiences that inspire a lifelong passion for discovery in every child.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Hearst Foundations
2022-04-25Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Kelly McKinley
Chief Executive Officer
Monica Bonny
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
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