Classroom Assistant

The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment is seeking a Classroom Assistant. This is an entry level educational position where you will be helping with and running our educational programs. These include field trips, workshops, tours, and our free Saturday morning classes. We are looking for an individual who loves to learn and teach others, is patient with children, and has a good knowledge of digital art creation and history. 

Additionally you will be working as a front desk assistant for a few shifts a week. The position requires reliable attendance, customer service focus, attention to detail, strong organization skills, and good follow through. You will be handling point of sale transactions, opening and closing of the museum, general cleaning and maintenance of the museum floor and restrooms, helping visitors with the playable exhibits, and managing interns who share your duties.

More than anything we are looking for a person who is excited to learn and teach others about video game history and creation. You’ll have access to one of the largest collections of video games in the world to help in that task. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of digital artists through playable preservation and you will be a guiding light to these future luminaries. 

Hours and Compensation:

Hours: 12 to 20 hours a week

Must be available to work Tuesday - Saturday

Must be available in the mornings on a flexible schedule

Pay: $18.50/hour

Requirements:

• Background in education, with a focus on elementary to high school levels
• Working toward an educational degree in lieu of work background
• Knowledge of digital art and/or video game creation and history
• Great at conveying information though presentation or speech
• Awareness of pedagogy for learning disabilities  
• Patient
• Loves to work with children
• Reliable attendance
• Good customer service
• Extremely organized
• Solo and team player
• Detail oriented
• Clean criminal record and able to pass a live scan service background check

Responsibilities:

• Teaching workshops and classes
• Giving tours
• Guiding field trips
• Ensuring the classroom is ready for classes every week
• Corresponding with teachers and schools to organize field trips
• Developing professional relationships with parents and students
• Customer service
• Point of sales transactions
• Cash handling
• Email and phone correspondence
• Inventory management
• Donation intake
• Assisting customers with switching games and answering inquiries
• General cleaning and maintenance
• Observing and reporting
• Opening and closing responsibilities
• Managing and reporting on volunteers and interns
• Refinement of educational materials based on feedback
• Additional duties as assigned

Please include a resume and cover letter. 

The MADE is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or military service. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.