Apprentice Program - KID Museum

Work closely with KID Museum maker educators to facilitate programming for kids age 4 - 14.

KID Museum Apprentices

High Schoolers: Become an apprentice to our Maker Educators!

As KID Museum prepares to begin operations at our Downtown Bethesda location, we are looking for Apprentices who can help continue our work and participate in community events. This will include after-school, workshops, and weekend activities.

As you apply, please be sure to review our COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols that we are implementing to ensure a fun and safe school year for staff, apprentices, and students.

Program Highlights:

Get trained in Maker Education, STEM programs, and inquiry-based learning
Facilitate activities for kids of all ages
Gain valuable work experience
Earn SSL hours for your work

Program Information

The Basics

KID Museum Apprentices work closely with museum educators to facilitate hands-on programming for children ages 4 – 14
Apprentices are trained to teach STEM and art-related activities, and learn how to interact with museum visitors
Optional professional development sessions in a selected discipline (such as woodworking or 3D printing) are offered throughout the year

Time Commitment

Mandatory training sessions before your first shift
Fall & Spring: Minimum of 12 hours per month (broken down into 3 shifts)
Summer: Minimum of 20 hours per month
Minimum of one semester (Spring, Summer, or Fall)
During the school year, apprentices work on weekends during regular museum hours
In summer, apprentices have the option of being a camp assistant at our weekly camps

Eligibility & Requirements

Fall: Rising 10-12th graders encouraged to apply.
Spring: All current high school students encouraged to apply.
Summer: All current and rising high school students encouraged to apply.
Strong interest in working with kids
Interest in STEM, art, and creativity

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Fall 2022

Application Due Date: August 19, 2022
Tentative Interview Dates: August 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Tentative Training Dates: Between August 26 and September 1st. We will not be offering additional trainings beyond September 1, 2022.

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About KID Museum

KID Museum gives kids access to real tools and challenges them to address real-world problems with imagination and heart. Whether experimenting with electronics and robotics, developing an invention to protect the planet, or exploring cultures from around the globe, KID Museum empowers kids to become the creative problem-solvers and changemakers of tomorrow.

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