Careers

Gallery Supervisor  Will supervise Discovery Guides ensuring they represent the museum in the best light.  Also ensures exhibits function properly, reporting problems to the fabrication shop, as well as ensuring the day's activities are fully stocked and begin on time.  Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to address visitor questions and problems.  Requires HS diploma, BA preferred but not required and 2 years minimum experience working with children. Also requires previous experience in a supervisory role. Knowledge of MS office applications and good math skills preferred.   Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

The Kid’s Café is in search of a full time Team Leader!  You must have a HS diploma or equivalent, and minimum one year supervisory experience in a retail or food environment, as well as 1-3 years of cashier experience!   You must be able to work weekends and Thursday evenings.  Food certification and bilingual in Spanish is a plus! 

 

Is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of all external programs that are core to CMH’s mission. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality learning experiences for program participants and the integration of external programs with the CMH exhibits and their learning objectives. This position plays a key role in positioning CMH as a leader in innovative child-centered learning and an informal learning organization serving all Greater Houstonians. The Director of the Institute is an advocate for family learning and the integration of family, school and museum learning; a spokesperson for CMH in the community, a collaborative member of the senior management team, and reports directly to the Director of Education. Requires min. 8 years experience with a record of career growth leading to management responsibilities; Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. Fluency in Spanish/English (read, write, speak) is required in order to review/edit curriculum in Spanish and also assess program delivery in Spanish. Must have valid TDL and evidence of insurability. Requires bachelor’s degree with 5 years of teaching and curriculum development experience; demonstrated experience in providing professional development for other teachers and experience in delivering engaging educational experiences for both children and adults. Must have valid TDL and evidence of insurability.  
 
Parent Stars Associate

Must have at least 5 years experience working with parents and children in pre-k through 2^nd grade; as well as the ability to speak in front of large groups. The associate is responsible for assisting the educator and manager in the every day operation of the Parent Stars Program. Must have presentation skills, organizational skills, knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, be able to follow through with planning and facilitating the Parent Stars program, work early mornings, evenings and week-ends, provide own transportation, have a valid TDL and evidence of insurability. A Child Development Associate degree or Child Care Management is required. Must be able to speak Spanish/English fluently.