Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is a fun place to work, learn and play.
What if you could wake up every day and make a difference in the lives of local children? What if you could be creative, innovative, and keep learning and growing at the same time? Sound too good to be true? Not at Children’s Discovery Museum. We strive to inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning in everything we do. We know that today’s children will become tomorrow’s visionaries and with over 150 interactive exhibits and programs, we are here to make early childhood education a joyful experience. We hire people who are enthusiastic about ensuring our visitors have a fantastic experience every time they visit – whether you’re working directly with our visitors or behind the scenes – your contribution matters and your creativity and ideas belong. So far, we’ve welcomed nearly 10 million visitors since we opened in 1990. Join our team and help us reach the next 10 million.
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The BioSITE Educator is a highly visible position, especially with external communities. This position coordinates an innovative, field-based science program for students in elementary and high schools. The BioSITE (Students Investigating Their Environment) is an environmental science field program for high school and elementary students offered by Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. Primary responsibilities include participating in student and teacher training, coordinating materials for and implementation of program activities, and working directly with high school and elementary school students.
Minimum employment standards are:
Bachelor’s degree in science, environmental studies, and/or education
Knowledge of environmental science
Experience implementing hands-on science curriculum for children and adults
Strong commitment to inquiry-based science programming
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team
Ability to work outdoors, lifting and carrying equipment
This is a part-time (16 - 20 hours per week), non-exempt position and reports directly to the Director of Education & Programs. The rate of pay is $20 per hour.
How to Apply: Your complete application will include cover letter, references, and either a resume or completed Job Application. If you choose to complete the online Application, please send the additional items to:
Human Resources
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way
San Jose CA 95110 jobs@cdm.org
Visitor Support Associate
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The Visitor Support team performs a wide variety of duties to ensure visitors to the Museum have a clean, safe, and fun experience. This position works on the floor of the Museum and in the Museum’s outdoor exhibit, Bill’s Backyard, to sanitize routinely, to answer guest inquiries, and to enforce safety protocol. This position works closely with the public and requires a high level of communication and judgment skills. Bilingual skills are helpful but not required. Must be able to stand for a sustained long period of time.
How to Apply: Your complete application will include cover letter, references, and either a resume or completed Job Application. If you choose to complete the online Application, please send the additional items to:
Human Resources
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way
San Jose CA 95110 jobs@cdm.org
