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Seaport Museum New York

Relief Captain

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$32/hr

Description: Job Summary Join the South Street Seaport Museum Relief Crew! The 1885 Schooner ... This is a part-time seasonal position. Relief Captains will typically be expected to operate on ...

Seaport Museum New York

Relief Mate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$25/hr

Program and Itinerary The South Street Seaport Museum inspires exploration of New York City by ... Compensation and Benefits This is a part-time seasonal position lasting from April until mid ...

The Mint Museum

Family Gallery Assistant

Charlotte, NC · On-site

THE MINT MUSEUM CAREER OPPORTUNITY TITLE: Family Gallery Assistant, Part-Time DEPARTMENT: Learning ... play. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Staff the LFG during peak hours ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time play street museum in the United States is $15.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Part Time Play Street Museum employee works at a children's museum focused on play-based learning, usually in a role such as play facilitator, party host, or front desk staff. These employees typically assist with setting up play areas, supervising children, organizing birthday parties, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. The position is part-time, meaning employees work a limited number of hours per week, often during weekends or afternoons to accommodate family visits and special events. Part Time Play Street Museum employees play a key role in creating a positive, educational experience for young visitors and their families.

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Working part-time at Play Street Museum offers the unique reward of engaging with children and families in a playful, educational environment. Staff members often find satisfaction in fostering creativity and curiosity while facilitating hands-on activities and maintaining a safe, welcoming space. Common challenges include managing energetic groups of children, balancing customer service with supervision, and maintaining exhibits throughout busy shifts. Teamwork and effective communication with coworkers are essential, as staff frequently collaborate to set up activities, address guest needs, and ensure a positive experience for all visitors.

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To thrive as a Part Time Play Street Museum staff member, you need a background in child development or education, experience working with children, and basic first aid knowledge. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, scheduling software, and safety procedures is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and organizational skills help staff engage with children, interact with parents, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. These skills are crucial for creating positive, educational experiences while ensuring safety and smooth day-to-day operations.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Play Street Museum job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,896 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Public Programs Educator

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$20.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

POSITION: PUBLIC PROGRAMS EDUCATOR
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time (Nonexempt)
DEPARTMENT: Public Programs
ORGANIZATION: Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)
LOCATION: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024
WEBSITE: www.CMOM.org
ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM:
The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) helps children and families thrive at home, at school, and in the community. Our offerings embrace the intersection of the arts, sciences, and humanities and include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs and exhibits are designed to address the multiple ways children learn and to help parents understand and support their children's development. CMOM'S special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures.
Founded in 1973 by parents as a grassroots neighborhood organization, CMOM has flourished. Today, it is a beloved citywide resource for children, families, and educators and a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Each year approximately 350,000 people visit our 38,000 square-foot learning facility on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Hundreds of thousands more benefit from CMOM's outreach programs at schools, libraries, homeless shelters, Head Start centers, and hospitals; its touring exhibitions; and its online tools and curricula.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) seeks energetic individuals who possess a passion for education and working with young children to join our team of Public Programs Educators. This role provides the opportunity to play, explore, and connect with visitors as they navigate the exhibits of CMOM and participate in special drop-in programs produced by the public programs staff. The Public Programs Educator enhances the visitor's experience by leading a series of public programs that involve music, movement, art, science, literacy, and culture. While leading these programs, facilitators help children (Birth-8), accompanied by their caregivers, practice developmental skills and connect the activity to a larger theme, all while engaging in sensorial, social, expressive, and constructive play. In this role educators can exercise and extend their early childhood educational skills in a collaborative and informal setting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead a variety of drop-in programs and activities, including artmaking, storytelling, and facilitated play, along with music and movement activities for visiting families and children;
  • Assist in quality control and reset of exhibition spaces, including books, toys (manipulatives), art supplies, and teaching objects;
  • Assist in the preparing materials for future family programs;
  • Create a welcoming environment for families by greeting children and caregivers upon arrival, guiding them through activities, and providing materials and information to help families confidently navigate the space;
  • Assist Museum Clean Team in disinfecting, cleaning and maintaining program areas and exhibit spaces.

*Other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated experience working with young children (ages 0 - 6) and families in either informal or formal education settings, such as museums or cultural institutions, preschools or daycares, afterschool programs, summer camps or recreational settings.
  • Enthusiasm and curiosity for learning and mastering new skills on an on-going basis in arts education, early childhood, health, and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
  • Demonstrated ability to and interest in working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to interact with patrons and colleagues with a great sense of enthusiasm, diplomacy, and professionalism
  • Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills
  • Work independently as well as with a team or co-teacher
  • Can effectively communicate educational content and adjust teaching approaches based on constructive feedback and/or modeled teaching styles
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Additional preferred experience:
  • Experience in inquiry-based teaching and object observation
  • Demonstrated abilities in dynamic storytelling or musical performance
  • Proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish to support day-to-day communication with staff and visitors.
  • Background in or studies in performing arts and/or visual arts
  • Background work or studies in early childhood development and/or early childhood education
  • Experience working with children with special needs, a plus
  • Undergraduate degree (acquired or in the process) in arts education and/or early childhood education.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Commitment of 2-3 days per week, weekend availability required
  • Must be available to work holidays
  • Must attend orientation and professional development workshops, as scheduled

RATE OF PAY:
Hourly wage: $20.50/hour
The Children's Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background checks will be completed on all employees.

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