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Organization
Job Posted
January 7, 2026
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Contact Name
Miki O'Connell
Contact Email
miki@jhcm.org
Deadline to Apply
Location
United States
Summary
- Roles and Responsibilities:
● Education Faculty:
○ Support or lead STEAM, Afterschool, Summer Camp, and/or Patron Programs
○ Engage children in safe exploration, play, and learning.
○ Develop lessons and curriculum as needed
○ Help to reset classrooms, workshops, and Museum space after use.
○ Manage child behavior and group dynamics based on JHCM policies.
○ Collaborate with the JHCM staff to ensure the smooth function of all programs.
○ Communicate with families and partner organizations as necessary.
● Museum Operations and Play-Engineer:
○ Welcome & assist guests at the front desk and manage daily reservations.
○ Contribute to an extraordinary user experience for all museum guests.
○ Serve as a play engineer with exhibit and facility curation and programming
○ Support the delivery of private Museum events and programs
● Education Team:
○ Maintain JHCM policies and protocols for all programs
○ Attend weekly Education Team meetings
○ Support the new museum opening process as needed
○ Support operations staff in outreach and marketing efforts as needed
● Serve as a full member of TSS AmeriCorps Team
○ Complete AmeriCorps requirements on a timely basis
○ Attend seminars and trainings provided by Teton Science Schools. - Qualifications:
- Must have obtained a high school diploma/equivalency certificate.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching; willingness to be part of a small community.
- Must be willing to serve Saturdays at the Museum
- Must be able to manage risk and make leadership decisions.
- Interest in education and child development. Teaching experience is not a requirement for this position. Successful applicants may have backgrounds in science, art, or other fields.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Enthusiasm for working in a high energy, play based learning environment.
- Flexibility, curiosity and excitement toward our mission.
To apply please email a letter of interest and a resume to miki@jhcm.org.
Compensation Information
Benefits
- Room and board on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools
- Living allowance of $300 per week during term of service
- Segal AmeriCorps Education award corresponding to length of service term (amounts set by the Corporation for National and Community Service). Available 6-8 weeks after completion of exit process at term’s end. Valid for 7 years; can be applied towards
college tuition or any federally-backed student loan in the AmeriCorps member’s name.
- High level of coaching in educator development by JHCM Education Staff
- Teton Science Schools and all partner organizations are unable to offer any paid work to AmeriCorps members during their service term.