Seasonal Educators

 

Description:

Seasonal STEAM Educators will work alongside our Year-Round Education Team to prepare and deliver hands-on STEAM-focused education programs at schools, libraries, camps, and other community locations throughout Connecticut. Specific roles may include working with under-resourced families through our “Bringing STEAM to the Neighborhoods” initiative, providing daily STEAM enrichment programming for summer school students, and presenting outreach programs from our large program catalogue. Educators will be trained on current Museum curriculum and be able to collaborate on the development of new informal science curricula and hands-on activities utilizing the Museum’s unique educational resources including live animals, robots, and other scientific equipment. Educators will work closely with the Education Team to create and deliver age-appropriate, positive learning experiences designed to meet the Museum’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning among children and their caregivers.

Essential Skills and Functions:

  • Must be a dynamic presenter who can comfortably present effective, age-appropriate, and engaging lessons to diverse audiences.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to manage participant behavior, mediate minor conflicts, and prioritize safety in group settings.
  • Must demonstrate a solid understanding of early childhood through middle school level of STEAM subjects and topics including but not limited to: physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, engineering, math, technology, art, astronomy, and environmental science.
  • Expected to maintain and inventory equipment and supplies used in programming.
  • Must have experience or willingness to learn how to handle and present with live animals during presentations.
  • Must project a positive attitude with both customers and co-workers.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds of education equipment into and out of vehicles and within assigned teaching spaces. Access to teaching spaces will require the ability to bring equipment and supplies up and down stairs and be outdoors.
  • Travels to schools and other community locations to present outreach programs at their site.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates should have a minimum of two years of college-level studies or career experience in; physics, chemistry, earth science, agriculture/horticulture, environmental or biological sciences, science education, or elementary education.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Access to a reliable and insured vehicle is required for offsite travel.
  • This position is considered seasonal at approximately 40 hours per week and will fall between mid-June and mid to late August. Only applicants with consistent availability during this time will be considered for this role.

Organization The Children's Museum Inc.
Industry Education / Training Jobs
Occupational Category Seasonal Educators
Job Location Connecticut,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-03-06 9:09 am
Expires on 2024-12-27