Monday through Saturday:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Thursday: 5 - 8 p.m.
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday!

 

Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.

 
Admission

$8: Adults and children 1+
$7: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members

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Careers

Employment at the Children's Museum of Houston

Want to join our team? Looking to help kids every day and work in an exciting environment? Then the Children's Museum of Houston is for you!

Below is a list of positions that are currently open. Be sure to check back frequently to view new opportunities. To apply for a position, you may do any of the following:

  • Submit your resume with salary requirements to HR@cmhouston.org
  • Fax your resume or application to 713-525-3624
  • Apply in person at 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004 (employment applications are available on-site at the Information Booth or below)
  • Click here for a downloadable PDF employment questionnaire. ""
  • Click here for a downloadable PDF employment application. ""
  

 

Part Time

HR Associate
Assist Human Resources Director with daily HR tasks such as maintenance of HR database, prescreening of resumes/applications, preparation of various reports; preparation of new hire packets, provides back up/relief for receptionist, and assists with HR file set up.  Working knowledge of MS Office applications; detail oriented, prefer some college or associates degree, and at least one year office experience.  Work schedule is 20 hours per week, M-F 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Bilingual in Spanish a plus!

 
Box Office Assistant

Assure smooth day to day ooperations of the Museum Box Office by providing customer service to all visitors, management of daily ticket sales, reconciliatioan of individual cash drawer, accurate and consistent reporting of financial and attendance information, and assisting with functions and events.
Previous box office  experieince aplus.  Must be able to work weekends.

Day Porter 
Part time 29 hours per week, need individual to help with cleaning duties through out the museum during operational hours.  Must be able to work weekends.

Full Time  

 Director of the Institute for Family Learning
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 preferred.  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 2nd 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.
                                        
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