Stem Educator

Description:

Job Responsibilities

● Plan and teach 60-minute Family Science Workshops (children ages 12 and under and their families) each Saturday (repeat morning and afternoon sessions)

● Mentor science interns from colleges & high schools

● Plan and teach two ten-week afterschool science class series per Fall & Winter Semesters (grades K-5)

● Plan and teach one ten-week preschool science class series per Fall & Winter Semesters (ages 3-5)

● Plan and lead one vacation week camp (February or April) Mon-Fri 9am-3pm (grades 1-5)

● Plan and lead three weeks of science summer camp, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm (grades 1-5)

● Teach 60-minute STEM workshops for school field trips when scheduled.

● As needed, support coworkers’ educational programs with supplementary scientific content.

● As needed, design STEM activity kits and upgrade existing pop-up kits.

● Engage in science outreach through collaboration with nearby organizations (universities, nonprofits, schools, etc)

● Administer weekly chemical treatments for water table, assist with water table maintenance as necessary. Monthly water table deep clean with assistance. Facetime/phone support through exhibit fabricator Boss Display.

● As needed, fill in for staff front desk and organize/clean-up exhibit materials.