Supports the Museum mission by working with the Museum staff in leading hands-on informal science activities and online school help for students. This position specifically supports our 5th grade partnership program in leading a 5th grade science classrooms once a week at several different schools.
The person in this position will be expected to work 10-20 hours per week and will report to the Program Manager of School and Community Engagement.
General E&E 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)
Classroom management for child, young adult, and adult audiences during delivery of programs, and/or managing educators in such delivery.
Work on cross-departmental teams as needed
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Work on cross-departmental teams as needed
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Support general Museum activities
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Other job-related duties as needed
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Facilitate Innovation and Learning programs including:
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School programs
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Camp programs
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,outgoingand 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,flexibilityand 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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Weekend and some evening work required
Desired:
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Valid driver’s license
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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 working in a museum or other informal educational setting
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Degree in science or engineering discipline, education, design, or related field
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Fluency in language other than English
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Experience using technology to augment and enhance curriculum and program delivery
