KID Museum Apprenticeship Program Application Spring 2017 About KID Museum: KID Museum is an emerging children’s museum in Montgomery County geared toward elementary and middle school-age children (ages 6-14), and focused on inspiring the next generation to invent the future with imagination, resourcefulness and compassion. KID Museum is built on three core themes: (1) engaging kids in imaginative and creative “maker” activities that integrate science, technology, engineering, math and art; (2) encouraging kids to explore world cultures and appreciate diversity; and (3) promoting social responsibility and active global citizenship. In October of 2014, KID Museum launched its first home in the Davis Library in Bethesda. This is a first step toward the museum’s broader vision of establishing a permanent home in Montgomery County. KID Museum at Davis Library offers children and families the opportunity to explore and invent using a wide range of materials, tools and technologies. The space features a digital media lab, a workshop that integrates electronics, textiles and recycled materials, and 21 st century tools such as 3D printers and vacuum molders. Apprentices, along with KID Museum educators, will facilitate projects and exploration in a mix of “open explore” drop-in sessions and more structured workshops. Activities are geared toward elementary and middle school aged children of all backgrounds, with special programs for field trips and workshops aligned with school curricula. The KID Museum is located on the lower level of the Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD. More information on KID Museum can be found at www.kid-museum.org

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Apprenticeship Program The Apprenticeship Program at KID Museum is modeled on successful mentor and explainer programs in world-renowned science centers across the country that cultivate youth as facilitators for a comprehensive educational experience. Apprentices will work directly with the lead artists and makers as well as the museum’s creative director and program managers to help deliver successful programming, which builds on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and arts skills. The maker activities at KID Museum require a level of engagement and persistence that is supported by the role of apprentices as staff extenders. Under this program, participants will be responsible for directly assisting with the facilitation of workshops, programming activities and museum exhibits. Apprentices often develop a lifelong interest in sciences and arts and many are inspired to pursue careers in these fields following their apprenticeships. Specific duties for KID Museum apprentices, in addition to program interpretation, will include: supplies and materials maintenance, floor management, workshop registration facilitation, programming development, exhibit planning, and customer service. On-going training for apprentices will be held in a variety of contexts with museum personnel involved in programming, education, exhibits and operations. The training will provide apprentices with the skills that they need to be successful not only during their commitment to KID Museum, but in their future careers as well. Apprentice applicants should possess a love of learning and a desire to engage with the public. In addition to earning Student Service Learning hours, Apprentices also have the opportunity to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award, one of the premier volunteer and service recognition programs. Apprenticeship Requirements:    

Be a current high school student Attend all required trainings. Commit to a minimum of a one semester long Apprenticeship Commit to a minimum of three 4-hour weekend or weekday shifts per month.

Apprenticeship Spring Timeline:     

Sunday, December 11: Applications due January 3-6 and 9-12: Interviews Wednesday, January 18: First training Wednesday, January 25: Second training January 28: Shifts start All dates subject to change

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Want to be an Apprentice? Spring deadline: Sunday, December 11 Please have your completed application (general info, short answers, and disclosure form) and letter of recommendation sent to [email protected] or by mail to: KID Museum c/o Grace Center 6400 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 Once your application has been reviewed, a member of our staff will reach out to schedule a 30minute interview. Interviews will take place January 3rd-6th and 9th-12th from 3:30-5:00. If you are selected to participate in the program, two training sessions are required. The dates of these trainings are January 18th and 25th from 4-7 (subject to change).

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Please provide the following information typed via this form or on a separate document with the application questions.

Applicant Information: Name: School:

Grade:

Cell Phone Number:

Home Phone Number:

Home Address: Email Address: Birth date:

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In Case of Emergency: Contact:

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Application Questions: Please answer the following questions and send them in with your application. All answers should be limited to two pages. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Why are you interested in working with KID Museum? What do you hope to take out of the apprenticeship program? Describe your strengths. How could you incorporate your strengths into this position? What is something that many people might not know about you? What is something you’d do if failure was not an option? Explain your leadership, volunteer, or work experience (paid or unpaid), including your job roles and responsibilities. 7. Describe your expected availability for the upcoming semester Letter of Recommendation: All applications must include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, neighbor, boss, or anyone who can speak as to why you’d be a great Apprentice. Letters cannot be written by family members. They can be submitted along with your application or sent directly to KID Museum from the writer through email or physical letter (both addresses listed on the previous page). Be sure to give your recommender plenty of time to write!

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Employee/Volunteer Disclosure Form 1. Have you lived at your present address for the last five years? If no, list previous residences on back.

Yes☐ No☐

2. Have you ever been convicted of a crime of violence? If yes, list crime and date of all convictions on back.

Yes☐No☐

3. Have you ever been convicted of a crime against a person? If yes, list crime and date of all convictions on back.

Yes☐ No☐

4. Have you ever been convicted of a felony other than those answers in questions 2 and 3? Yes☐ No☐ If yes, list crime and date of all convictions on back. 5. Have you been arrested and/or indicted for any offenses in questions 2, 3, and 4 that have not been adjudicated in a court of law? Yes☐ No☐ If yes, list crime and date of all arrests and or indictments on the back.

I understand that: a. It is the intent of KID Museum to deny any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence or a crime against a person, or a felony involving the welfare of a child the opportunity to be involved in any capacity (such as a volunteer or apprentice) with KID Museum guests and participants. b. In applying for a position as a registered adult with KID Museum, the information, which I have furnished, on this form is subject to verification, which may include a criminal history check. c. This disclosure statement must be updated any time the information contained in question 2, 3, 4 and 5 becomes inaccurate or incomplete in any respect. d. In signing this form, I attest that the information I have supplied is accurate.

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Signature of Parent/Guardian _______________________

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