Manager of Teacher Education – HYBRID Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Manager of Teacher Education

• HYBRID State of North Carolina
• Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $35,984
• $54,668 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Biology Management Word processing Mid-level Wilderness First Aid Certification High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Art History Bachelor’s degree Teaching history Fine Arts 1 year Teaching Full Job Description Description of Work This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

This position is located at:

11 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Manager of Teacher Education position coordinates the Museum’s statewide teacher education program which includes professional development workshops and field experiences for formal and non-formal educators to facilitate an understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, increase the use of the outdoors in teaching, provide place

• and topic-specific content information on the natural sciences, provide creative activities and resources for educational use, and inspire a renewed commitment to the teaching profession.

The Museum’s Teacher Education programs are offered online, at the Museum, and at field sites throughout North Carolina and beyond and vary in length from a few hours to more than two weeks; evening and overnight work are a regular part of this job. This position reports to the Head of Outreach and supervises the Coordinator of Teacher Education. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Design, develop, and implement a suite of professional development workshops for formal and non-formal educators. Facilitate group learning experiences and model best practices in teaching. Ensure that programs run smoothly and safely in accordance with Museum guidelines and procedures. Build and maintain extensive knowledge of North Carolina’s natural history and experiential teaching methods. Manage and maintain educational resources used in programs such as outdoor equipment, environmental sampling equipment, and natural history specimens. Create and manage schedules, registration and payment systems, budgets, and logistics for teacher education programs. Network and engage with partners including schools and universities, public land-holding groups (such as State and National Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, local land trusts, and others), scientists and natural resource managers, the environmental education community, program funders, the Department of Public Instruction, and other K-12 and outdoor education stakeholders to build program opportunities, resources, communication channels, recruitment opportunities, and program support.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be available to work Monday

• Friday, 8am
• 5pm, with frequent weekend and evening work.

Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Possess a Wilderness First Aid certification or be able to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.

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//naturalsciences.org/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Experience designing, developing, and implementing workshops, presentations, and/or field experiences. Experience in managing programs, educational projects, and/or budgets. Intermediate skill level with word processing software, spreadsheets, slide decks, and/or file sharing programs. Demonstrated experience directly supervising or managing others.

Management Preferences:

Demonstrated experience driving large passenger vans. Extensive knowledge of southeastern U.S. environments, natural history, and general ecology. Working knowledge of effective and inclusive teaching methods. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution; AND four years of museum or related work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Section/Unit Description:

The Education Section develops and provides engaging, accessible, and inclusive experiences and resources that enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of science and the natural world and inspires its conservation. Our onsite, online, and offsite programs emphasize the use of real objects, live animals, and the outdoors as we provide our audiences, from infants to seniors, with experiential learning opportunities. Education staff manage and maintain four guided learning spaces and two curated natural history collections; develop and deliver programs to students, families and adults onsite, online, offsite, and outdoors; act as the primary contact for school groups who want to plan a visit or schedule instructor-led programs; provide professional development opportunities to formal and informal educators; mentor teens through several different volunteer programs; and organize multiple large-scale, themed events designed to engage target audiences in learning about the natural sciences. The Education team works with Museum researchers and outside partners to bring current scientific knowledge to program participants. Expanding the reach of the Museum into North Carolina’s communities and schools, the Outreach Unit develops and delivers offsite and online programs for a variety of audience types. Teacher Education programs connect formal and informal educators and students with the natural world through professional development workshops. Lifelong Adventures include outdoor programs and field experiences that encourage lifelong learning and appreciation for nature. Virtual and Offsite Outreach bring science to life through program offerings to schools, libraries, and other community institutions across the state and beyond.

Division Description:

The State’s museum devoted to science and nature, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in central Raleigh is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and, with over a million visitors a year, the state’s most visited museum. Its 300,000 square foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville, Greenville, and Contentnea Creek. Together, they provide a variety of curriculum-focused classes onsite, offsite, outdoors, and online for pre-kindergarten through graduate students across the state. As a museum of nature, we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we tell. In a time of unprecedented environmental challenges, nothing could be more critical. This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions, our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching museum researchers studying the natural world in real time. In the Nature Exploration Center, exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolina’s rich natural habitats, wildlife, and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. Our programs and activities impact people in all the state’s one hundred counties. We develop a variety of exhibits to share with institutions across North Carolina and support other museums by administering the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. We also engage the state’s students indirectly by providing professional development training for teachers, research opportunities for classrooms, and outdoor learning environments on school campuses.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team! The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. Application Process Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process. 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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources Caroline McClintock 109 E. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601 919-814-6670

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.