Lead Program Facilitator

Bay Area Discovery Museum

. Facilitate and activate play-based learning programs, experiences, and environments onsite at the museum and in school and community settings .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeSausalito • California • United StatesSenior💰 $27 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facilitating play-based learning programs and engaging children and families in educational experiences. Proficient in bilingual communication and committed to fostering an inclusive environment while managing program logistics and operations.

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Play-Based Learning FacilitationBilingual Communication (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese)Early Childhood EducationCustomer Service SkillsProgram Administration

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Hard Skills

Early Childhood DevelopmentPedagogyProgram DevelopmentExhibit ActivationCurriculum DevelopmentSchedulingInventory ManagementMaterial TranslationSafety Policy EnforcementTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFlexibilityOutgoing PersonalityEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Mobile Engineering Lab (Try It Truck)Program Documentation ToolsMarketing Copy Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver’s LicenseClear Motor Vehicle RecordPersonal Car Insurance

Industry Keywords

Museum StudiesArts EducationDiversity, Equity, Access, and InclusionInformal Educational SettingsCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate and activate play-based learning programs, experiences, and environments onsite at the museum and in school and community settings
Lead activation of the museum floor and exhibits through playful interactions, games, open-ended questions, conversations, and parent engagement
Guide Playful Learning Facilitators and Seasonal Playful Learning Assistants
Facilitate daily onsite drop-in programs such as Story Times, Pop Ups, Exhibit Activations, and Festivals
Develop and deliver special seasonal and year-round programs
Rotate through museum exhibits and engage children and families in playful learning experiences
Facilitate programs in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese and translate materials and communications when bilingual
Partner with Playful Learning Facilitators and Exhibits and Facilities to maintain appealing, clean, and safe spaces
Lead daily opening and closing of museum exhibits and support closing announcements
Support program and exhibit setup, cleanup, and breakdown
Identify and communicate material needs and exhibit/equipment repairs
Train, lead, and model programs and exhibit activations for facilitators and assistants
Participate in program ideation, prototyping, planning, and evaluation
Support program administration and documentation, including supplies, marketing copy, signage, and program write-ups
Troubleshoot day-of scheduling and operational challenges
Serve as Floor Lead for the Museum Experience team one to two times per week
Facilitate the Try It Truck Program in schools and community locations approximately twice a month
Train to drive the museum’s mobile engineering lab, the Try It Truck
Support summer camp leadership, staffing, logistics, curriculum development, training, activities, and camper needs
Perform camp administration including schedules, inventory, supplies, materials, and lost and found
Communicate with parents and caregivers during camp drop-off, pick-up, and throughout sessions
Provide welcoming, empathetic, inclusive, and flexible customer service
Communicate and enforce museum visitor safety and behavior policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience working with children ages 0–8 years in formal or informal educational settings
Experience in education, arts education, early childhood education, museum studies, or a relevant field preferred
Understanding of early childhood development, pedagogy, and developmentally appropriate practice preferred
Ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese is a plus
Professional commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and troubleshoot in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, dependability, flexibility, and an outgoing and friendly personality
Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and cultures
Comfort speaking in front of large and small groups
Ability to bend, kneel, walk, and pick up items for 2–3 hours at a time
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and carry up to 50 lbs. for short distances/periods
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather
Current driver’s license
Clear Motor Vehicle Record
Personal car insurance
Reliable access to a car; local travel is required
Must undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check if extended an offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employee-only premiums
Life and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off starting at 3 weeks, on an accrual basis
10 days of sick leave (five frontloaded, five accrued throughout the year)
Nine paid holidays and three floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Discounts at museum café and store, and on museum programs
All-staff celebrations
Reciprocal admission benefits at other museums
Professional development training
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees
Benefits eligibility on a prorated basis for staff working an average of 20+ hours per week