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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for children museum in Indiana is $20.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $19.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a children's museum?

A children's museum is a specialized museum designed to provide interactive, hands-on exhibits and activities for children, typically ranging from toddlers to early teens. These museums focus on fostering learning through play, creativity, and exploration in subjects like science, art, and technology. The goal is to create a safe, engaging environment where children can learn and develop important cognitive and social skills while having fun.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working in a children's museum, and how can they be addressed?

Staff at children’s museums often encounter the challenge of balancing educational objectives with providing an engaging, safe, and fun environment for diverse age groups. Managing large groups, supporting children with varying needs, and adapting to rapidly changing situations are also frequent. Success in this role often involves strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to think on your feet. Many museums offer training and mentorship to help staff navigate these challenges and foster a collaborative team environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a children's museum educator?

To thrive as a Children's Museum Educator, you need a background in education, child development, or a related field, often supported by relevant degrees or experience in teaching or informal learning environments. Familiarity with educational technology, interactive exhibit software, and basic safety procedures is typically required. Creativity, patience, and strong communication skills help engage children and facilitate positive learning experiences for diverse audiences. These abilities are crucial for delivering effective, enjoyable educational programs that inspire curiosity and support child development.

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Infographic showing various Children Museum job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,857 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Museum Educator (full-time)

Crawfordsville District Public Library

Crawfordsville, IN • On-site

$14.35/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Description: CDPL is looking for an experienced individual to develop and implement engaging educational and interdisciplinary programs for the museum visitors, with an emphasis on children and family audiences.
The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County's mission is to promote public awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and culture of Montgomery County through educational programs, public services, collection, exhibition, preservation, and research and documentation.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree required in museum studies, education, or related field; minimum 2 years of experience in museums or educational environment preferred; experience developing and implementing museum programs preferred.
Schedule: Position is full-time (38 hours/week); regular Saturdays required. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours as necessary to accommodate service needs.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled, but applications submitted before June 24, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Crawfordsville District Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Job Title: Museum Educator
Job Classification: Class 12
Branch/Department: Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County
Location: Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County
Employment status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Summary: The Museum Educator develops and implements educational programs for Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leads the development and presentation of engaging educational and interdisciplinary programs for Museum visitors, with a focus on children and family audiences
  • Leads the development and presentation of standards-driven field trip programming
  • Assists in creation and maintenance of early childhood education gallery space as available
  • Operates Museum front desk, including handling money according to internal controls procedures; opens and closes Museum, and leads tours of Museum as required
  • Assists in maintaining appropriate records, forms, procedures, and practices relating to educational programming
  • Assists in carrying out all on-going activities, special programs, and clerical and reporting duties of the Museum
  • Observes and implements Library Board policies and procedures
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required; museum studies, education, or related field preferred
  • Two years or more of experience in museums or educational environment
  • Experience developing and implementing informal education programs preferred

Job Skills and Knowledge Requirements
  • Ability to interact pleasantly, constructively, and cooperatively with staff and the general public
  • High level of organization and self-motivation
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written
  • Ability to handle money
  • Comfortable with computers and proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to maintain an atmosphere conducive for job productivity
  • Maintain knowledge of museum and financial practices and policies
  • Fluency in a language other than English, particularly Spanish or American Sign Language, is a plus
  • Cooperative spirit, reliability, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential

Special Necessary Requirement
  • Employment contingent on acceptable results of a background check

Certification
  • Librarian certification not required for this position

Contact with Public and Staff
  • Regular public contact
  • Works closely with other departmental personnel
  • Routine telephone and email contact with museum patrons, other museum/library personnel, and outside groups
  • Occasional contact with community groups, including Friends of the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County

Supervision
  • Supervised by the Museum Curator
  • No supervisory duties

Technical Competencies
  • Conducts routine database and Internet searches
  • Performs data entry and basic word processing
  • Performs basic photocopier functions
  • Creates items on the 3D printers
  • Performs basic tasks in presentation software and computer/projector equipment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely:
  • Performs tasks that require the ability to walk, sit, talk and hear
  • Uses hands to operate and use objects, tools and controls
  • Performs bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height
  • Performs routine lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds
  • Performs routine lifting, pushing, and/or positioning of larger items, such as tables, chairs, book carts, and technology carts
  • Performs uninterrupted standing and walking for lengthy periods

Schedule
  • Typically works 38 hours weekly, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours as necessary to accommodate service needs
  • Regular Saturdays required

Working Environment
  • Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general museum environment
  • Participation in special museum or community events may occur outdoors in a non-controlled environment

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