Student Assistant - Education & America''s National Churchill Museum

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Description

The Student Worker for Education & Museum Programs supports the Education Department and the National Churchill Museum by developing engaging educational activities for K-12 students, assisting with school visits, and serving as a museum tour guide. This position provides hands-on experience in museum education, curriculum development, public speaking, and educational programming while helping create meaningful learning experiences for visitors.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Education Department faculty and the Museum Director to develop engaging, age-appropriate educational activities for K-12 students.
• Design interactive learning experiences that connect museum exhibits to Missouri Learning Standards and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for school groups and community visitors.
• Lead guided tours of the National Churchill Museum for K-12 students, college groups, and community visitors.
• Facilitate hands-on learning stations, educational games, and inquiry-based activities that encourage student engagement.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain instructional materials and activity supplies.
• Assist with special events hosted by the Museum and Education Department.
• Help evaluate educational activities by gathering participant feedback and making recommendations for improvement.
• Support outreach efforts by assisting with educational resources, promotional materials, and program preparation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Museum Director or Education Department faculty.
• PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY FOR ACTIVE WESTMINSTER COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Strong interest in education, history, museums, public history, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Comfortable presenting information to groups of children, educators, and adult visitors.
• Creative, organized, and dependable.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Professional demeanor with a positive and welcoming attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent Westminster College and the National Churchill Museum professionally

Preference may be given to students who:

• Education majors or minors.
• Have experience working with children or youth.
• Have experience in tutoring, camp counseling, mentoring, or classroom settings.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Have an interest in history, museum studies, or public education.

Students serving in this role will have the opportunity to develop:

• Curriculum and instructional design skills.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Museum education and informal learning experience.
• Event planning and program facilitation skills.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Experience connecting historical content with engaging educational practices.

This position is open only to active, currently enrolled Westminster College students.