Description: Golden History Museums is seeking a Summer Program Assistant for its Hands on History Summer sessions. The sessions are for children ages 6-10 and are held for 7 weeks from June 8 through July 31, 2009. (Not including the week of July 4th). You will be interpreting Golden regional history from the mid to late 1800s in a fun and educational manner. Our historic buildings provide the backdrop for the activities, including a one-room schoolhouse lesson, gold panning, pioneer games, and a variety of crafts.

The Summer Program Assistant will report to the Summer Program Leader and will help supervise the volunteer Junior Leader. The fast-paced daily program explores history through a variety of hands-on activities. The assistant is responsible for helping to manage a group of 20 children each week, leading daily programming, all while maintaining a safe and fun environment.

Working Conditions:
You will work mostly outdoors, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-3:30pm. Candidates must be able to do the following in 90 F heat: lift up to 30lbs, walk two miles in a half hour while caring for the needs of 20 children-sometimes in historical costume.

Qualifications:
We are looking for an individual who possesses enthusiasm, energy, patience, and kindness. This person must have professional experience teaching children in either a traditional or nontraditional teaching environment. Excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills are a must. Upon selection, the final candidate will be drug tested and given a background check. Current CPT/1ST Aid certification is preferred.

Compensation:
$8.50/hr. plus free farm chicken eggs.

Send cover letter, resume and references via e-mail. Label each file with your name.
Job closes 03/9/09

Send to:
frontdesk@goldenhistorymuseums.org
NO CALLS PLEASE.

Golden History Museums is an equal opportunity employer.