Jobs.messiah.eduHome Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help FAQs Human Resources & Compliance Office of the Provost Student Employment Graduate StudiesMuseum Teaching Docent (Part time, temporary)Below you will find the details for the position including any special instructions, supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply for this Joblink.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on theBookmark this Postinglink. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on thePrint Previewlink.Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosition DetailsClassification DetailsFLSA Status Non-ExemptPosition InformationPosition Title Museum Teaching Docent (Part time, temporary) Position Type Staff Employee Group Temporary Time Status Part-Time Time Category Limited Hour ( Education PreferredAdditional teacher certification and/or background in biology or environmental scienceExperience RequiredMinimum of three years experience working with childrenPreferred RequiredExperience Preferred Skills, Characteristics Required for PositionAbility to assimilate a great deal of information Ability to enthusiastically communicate information to children and/or adults Strong critical thinking and questioning skillsSpecial Working ConditionsAbility/willingness to work outside and with live animals (after training)Driving RequirementsN/ADutiesEssential Employee N/A Primary DutiesLead tours and teach lessons to museum visitors, mostly school-age children Engage in positive ways with museum visitors, enhancing their experience Maintain consistent and reliable attendanceSecondary DutiesOther duties as assigned.Supervises: # of Administrative 0 Supervises: # of Staff 0 Supervises: # of Student 0 Posting Date 08/07/2025 Open Until Filled No Application Deadline DiversityMessiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCover Letter/Letter of Interest ResumeOptional DocumentsHuman Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Museum Teaching Docent (Part time, temporary)