Education and Engagement Program Educator

Education and Engagement Program Educator Museum Of Life And Science - 4.3 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Driver's License Math Working with students Animal handling Elementary school teaching

STEM/STEAM

education curriculum Teaching science Working with students with disabilities Full Job Description Science. Discovery. Impact. As an E&E Program Educator, you'll bring the Museum experience directly to local schools, inspiring young learners through hands-on exploration and unforgettable science experiences. E&E Program Educator supports a dynamic partnership program between the Museum of Life and Science and local schools during the school year and delivers science programming during the summer to campers and/or guests. This full-time, non-exempt position includes travel to elementary schools throughout the school year to deliver standards-based science enrichment programming, build lasting relationships with students and teachers, and further our mission of sparking curiosity and respect for nature and science. Qualifications Required Passion for informal education, particularly related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), computational thinking, and/or design thinking Willingness to work with and handle vertebrate and invertebrate animals Ability to engage with children and adults in a friendly, outgoing and professional manner Ability to work independently and within a team Strong organizational skills Creativity, dependability, flexibility and enthusiasm Must be able to be on their feet for up to 6 hours at a time, walk distances of up to one mile over varying terrains, be able to lift 25 pounds (reasonable accommodations can be made) Conversational in Spanish Valid driver's license Desired Fluency in Spanish Experience managing a classroom or audience of child, young adult, or adult learners. Experience developing and implementing inquiry-based, materials-rich curriculum to children, families and/or adults Experience in formal education Experience working in a museum or other informal educational setting Experience designing curriculum with universal design for learners, supporting ELL and neurodivergent learners. Experience designing and leading training for teachers. Degree in science or engineering discipline, education, design, or related field Experience using technology to augment and enhance curriculum and program delivery General E&E Responsibilities Responsibilities Development, prototyping, and delivery of experiences and programs for visitors, including: Paid programs for children, families, adults and groups (summer camps, school programs, family events, etc.) Informal, on-the-floor programs for visitors Off-site programs Special programs as they arise Management of space for delivery (e.g. classroom), storage areas and materials (including animals) Classroom management for child, young adult, and adult audiences during delivery of programs, and/or managing educators in such delivery. Work on cross-departmental teams as needed Support general Museum activities Evening and weekend work required Other duties as needed Facilitate offsite School Engagement programs including: 5th grade partnership classes offsite at local elementary schools Facilitate programming at school Science Nights Update curriculum Gather materials and build activity kits Lead weekly check-ins with part time facilitators for training for 5th grade partnership classes Attend relevant Professional Learning Communities with Durham Public Schools Update and manage 5th grade curricula database and corresponding logistics Train with vertebrate and invertebrate education animals Facilitate other programs as needed Assist camp over the summer