Science. Discovery. Impact. As an E&E Program Educator, you'll bring the Museum experience directly to local schools, inspiring young learners through hands-on exploration and unforgettable science experiences.
E&E Program Educator supports a dynamic partnership program between the Museum of Life and Science and local schools during the school year and delivers science programming during the summer to campers and/or guests. This full-time, non-exempt position includes travel to elementary schools throughout the school year to deliver standards-based science enrichment programming, build lasting relationships with students and teachers, and further our mission of sparking curiosity and respect for nature and science.
Qualifications
Required
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Passion for informal education, particularly related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), computational thinking, and/or design thinking
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Willingness to work with and handle vertebrate and invertebrate animals
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Ability to engage with children and adults in a friendly, outgoing and professional manner
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Ability to work independently and within a team
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Strong organizational skills
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Creativity, dependability, flexibility and enthusiasm
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Must be able to be on their feet for up to 6 hours at a time, walk distances of up to one mile over varying terrains, be able to lift 25 pounds (reasonable accommodations can be made)
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Conversational in Spanish
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Valid driver’s license
Desired
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Fluency in Spanish
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Experience managing a classroom or audience of child, young adult, or adult learners.
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Experience developing and implementing inquiry-based, materials-rich curriculum to children, families and/or adults
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Experience in formal education
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Experience working in a museum or other informal educational setting
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Experience designing curriculum with universal design for learners, supporting ELL and neurodivergent learners.
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Experience designing and leading training for teachers.
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Degree in science or engineering discipline, education, design, or related field
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Experience using technology to augment and enhance curriculum and program delivery
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General E&E Responsibilities
Responsibilities
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Development, prototyping, and delivery of experiences and programs for visitors, including:
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Paid programs for children, families, adults and groups (summer camps, school programs, family events, etc.)
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Informal, on-the-floor programs for visitors
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Off-site programs
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Special programs as they arise
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Management of space for delivery (e.g. classroom), storage areas and materials (including animals)
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Classroom management for child, young adult, and adult audiences during delivery of programs, and/or managing educators in such delivery.
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Work on cross-departmental teams as needed
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Support general Museum activities
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Evening and weekend work required
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Other duties as needed
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Facilitate offsite School Engagement programs including:
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5th grade partnership classes offsite at local elementary schools
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Facilitate programming at school Science Nights
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Update curriculum
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Gather materials and build activity kits
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Lead weekly check-ins with part time facilitators for training for 5th grade partnership classes
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Attend relevant Professional Learning Communities with Durham Public Schools
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Update and manage 5th grade curricula database and corresponding logistics
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Train with vertebrate and invertebrate education animals
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Facilitate other programs as needed
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Assist camp over the summer
