Museum educator job description

*A Part Time Educator (29hrs per week)* is sought for delivering on and off-site and virtual programs that make use of the Museum's collection to engage K-12 students, families and adults, including individuals with cognitive, sensory, physical, emotional and behavioral disabilities. A regular schedule can be established in conversation with Educational Team Leads but candidates must be able to commit to one regular 6 or 8-hour weekend day as part of weekly schedule. Responsibilities include:
* Delivery of programs for families, teachers and other specialized events
* Program delivery for general education, inclusion, ICT and self-contained special education classes, adult groups and other group bookings in person or delivered virtually
* Program preparation, break-down and light administrative assistance as needed

*$25 per hour. 29 hours per week.

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Qualifications:

* A minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, science, history, museum studies or a related field.
* Understanding of object-and inquiry-based teaching practices.
* Comfortable teaching interdisciplinary history and science programs to varied audiences.
* understanding of differentiating lessons to meet specific academic and social-emotional learning goals
* Confidence with Windows Office suite, Google suite and basic digital communication tools such as Google Meet, Zoom and MS Teams
* Equivalent of one year related experience working with varied populations in an educational setting a plus
* Knowledge of best practices for Multilingual Learners and disability specific instructional strategies a plus
* Multilingual or bi-lingual a plus

A successful candidate:

* Must be able to teach multi-generational groups in a variety of settings with ease and confidence
* Have excellent communication and organizational abilities.
* Be able to work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues and off-site partners
* Be able to commit to working one weekend day as part of their regular schedule

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum's history!
Intrepid realizes that it is rare an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, then we encouraged you to apply.

Intrepid Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

This position requires flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours: working at least 3 weekdays and 15 hours a week (must be available but will not always be scheduled); working 2 weekend day shifts per month. In addition, must attend mandatory staff professional development on Tuesday afternoons (12:30-3pm).

Essential Functions:

• 80% of time is spent working with students and families leading facilitated programming or serving in the History Clubhouse. This involves interpreting historical content while interacting with visitors in a friendly and professional manner. This time will include:
  • Facilitating field trip and virtual programs with diverse students from the St. Louis region as well as preparing the materials and spaces before and after the visit and communicating with teachers and chaperones during programs
  • Facilitating outreach programs (within a 25 mile radius of the History Museum) as well as preparing and caring for materials for programs
  • Facilitating Family Programs including Storytelling in the History Museum and occasional weekend events
  • Staffing the History Clubhouse and interacting with a variety of family and youth visitors - This includes sanitizing materials and ensure cleanliness, organization and protection of museum spaces and collections as well as making sure that opening and closing procedures are completed
• 10% of time is spent participating in professional development and training sessions which occur every Tuesday
• 10% of time may be spent doing a variety of other duties as assigned including: assisting in evaluation and data collection; organizing program materials, assisting in creating activities and materials, etc.

Schedule: Most school programs occur Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 2:30pm. Clubhouse shifts take place Tuesday-Sunday from 9:30am-4:30pm. Occasional evening events occur. Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours is required.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• At least 2 years' experience working with youth is required
• Customer service experience preferred
• Must have weekend availability (required to work 2 weekend day shifts per month)
• Must have some Wednesday availability for trainings (some evenings)
• Transportation (car or public transit) to outreach programs within 25 miles of the Missouri History Museum

Skills:

• Ability to work with public as an engaging and welcoming presence for long periods of time during day long events and programs
• Demonstrated ability to inclusively work with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Experiences working in a fast-paced, environment in which schedules and details are often changing
• Ability to handle high stress situations and address problems with professionalism and empathy

Preferred Skills:

• Fluent/native Spanish or other language skills

Deadline to Apply: Position open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

*External job boards: Please click this link, Early Childhood and Family Programs Museum Educator to apply.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis

Job Title: Museum Educator

Department: Education

Reports To: Education Programs Manager

Creation/Revision Date: September 28, 2022

Salary: $15.87/hourly with full benefits

SUMMARY:

The entry level science education position, Museum Educator I, will work under the supervision of the Education Programs Manager to develop and deliver educational programming for school groups, camps, classes, outreach, community engagement, and museum special events. These will be either facilitated classroom-based experiences or hands-on learning activities with a science focus. Programs will cover all areas of science, including health and wellness, marine science, astronomy, chemistry, physics, engineering, and computer science.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Adheres to the established policies and procedures of the Museum.
* Deepens the experience of visiting school children by facilitating classroom-based, inquiry investigations to enhance a visit to the Museums exhibitions.
* Serves as lead facilitator for youth programs such as afterschool programs, classes, and workshops.
* Serves as lead facilitator for Frost Science Camp programs that occur during Miami-Dade County Public School days off and includes Winter Camp (1 week), Spring Camp (1 week), Mini Camp (1 day), Summer Camp (9-10 weeks).
* Develops curriculum for informal educational programming that follows Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS).
* Supports an enhanced experience for school children and other visitors by delivering and assisting with the development of informal interpretive programs at different places within the Museums exhibitions utilizing science materials and specimens.
* Maintains programmatic inventory and communicates with the Educational Programs Manager when materials need to be replenished.
* Adheres to program schedules and other rotational tasks as assigned.
* Works with other staff, interns and volunteers to deliver programs to a diverse audience during special events or other specialized program needs.
* Effectively works with other Museum staff, interns and volunteers to deliver programs to a diverse audience during special events, museum-wide events, or other specialized program needs.
* Maintains excellent customer service by maintaining a positive and friendly attitude and through guest interactions by answering questions related to exhibit content, show times, directions, and other general information.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

* Degree in Education, Museum Studies, any of the sciences or other related degree, either completed or in progress.
* Background and/or strong interest in several scientific areas, such as robotics, computer science and engineering.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Experience working with children, youth and/or families in a museum or other informal learning environment.
* Can demonstrate strong educational skills and have a demonstrated commitment to delivering scripted learning experiences.
* Can effectively manage groups of students in a positive manner while keeping learning and enjoyment at the focus of the experience.
* Has excellent interpersonal skills.
* Can follow the Museum's mission statement, goals, and policies as per the employee manual.
* Can work in a fast-paced environment with creativity, curiosity, integrity and determination.
* Can demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively share information across and between multiple disciplines and reach audiences with varied technical and organizational knowledge.
* Bilingual preferred (Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds on select occasions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work time will be split between working in an open office setting and, on the floor delivering programs. Occasional exposure to outdoor activities may be requested. Weekend and evening work in alignment with programs is sometimes required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Level 2 background clearance as defined by the Florida Statutes/law.
* Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.