The EcoTarium, A Museum of Science & Nature, seeks an enthusiastic and organized GSK Science in the Summer Program Instructor to deliver biology-based programs for students in grades 2-6 at off-site locations. Teaching is through hands-on and inquiry-based methods encouraging exploration and self-directed learning.
Candidates should have or be working towards a degree in a scientific field or in education, enjoy working with youth, and possess a keen interest in science, though expertise is not required. Informal and/or formal teaching experience expected. The successful candidate will have experience working on a team, enjoy collaboration and bring a commitment to running successful educational programs.
Qualifications:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or in education, or is working towards a degree in the scientific field
- General science background with knowledge in one or more of the following areas preferred: biology, earth science, astronomy, engineering, physical science
- Minimum of 2-3 years experience teaching informal and/or formal curricula (program evaluation experience a plus)
- Must provide own transportation to off-site locations
- Comfort with public speaking; experience with classroom management a plus
- Knowledge of good customer service principles and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
- Candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and highly dependable
- Interest in and/or experience working with diverse racial/socioeconomic populations
- Multi-lingual skills are a plus
- Able to navigate the building and grounds under any weather conditions, move program equipment and supplies up to 40 lbs, stay stationary for long periods of time, and work in a multi-sensory and stimulating work environment
- Pass CORI and SORI background checks according to EcoTarium’s guidelines
Responsibilities:
- Deliver hands-on, inquiry-based, participatory programs for groups of students in grades 2-8
- Responsible for attending approximately 3 training sessions both virtually and in person.
- Gathering and managing program supplies from the EcoTarium
- Delivering all necessary materials to community sites as part of program facilitation
- Facilitating two different hour-long biology lessons for up to 30 students at a time, using the inquiry-based methods learned in training
- Administer grant-related outcomes
- Complete grant requirement evaluations and reporting documents
- Uniform/dress code required
Non-Essential Functions:
- Serve on staff ad-hoc committees when needed
- Other duties may be assigned