Assistant Outreach Educator

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Assistant Outreach Educator to lead STEAM demonstrations for elementary and middle school learners at Explora. The role supports site leads, collaborates with staff, and helps sustain engaging program materials.

Work is primarily after-school, Monday–Friday 2–6 pm, with potential for some before-school development hours. A background check is required and work-study eligibility is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and children in informal settings.
• Degree-in-progress in education, science, engineering, art, or early childhood.
• Interest in scientific and artistic phenomena and in education.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills; good verbal and written communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate demonstrations, activities and programs in STEAM for elementary and middle school aged children.
• Collaborate with other educators and Explora staff members in the development of programs and maintenance of program materials.
• Deal appropriately with troubling situations or comments; escape situations quickly to site lead and/or manager.
• Contribute to a welcoming out-of school time program at area elementary & middle schools.
• Facilitate inquiry and experiential educational programs.
• Create STEAM interactions that are engaging, effective, and memorable for program participants.
• Support students in completing homework.
• Interact well with students, school staff, parents, and co-workers.
• Maintain a current and valid New Mexico driver's license if travel is required.

Education

Degree-in-progress in education, physical science, biology, physics, engineering, art, or early childhood

Job description

Assistant Outreach Educator

Pay: $14.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Location on Campus: 1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 2-6 pm (school in session); before school hours possible with professional development hours.

Background Check Required: Yes

Work-Study Award Required: Must have a Work-Study Award.

Explora is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the demographics of New Mexico and strongly encourages applications from BIPOC candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate demonstrations, activities and programs in STEAM for elementary and middle school aged children.
• Facilitates and assists site lead in daily schedule of OST programing.
• Collaborate with other educators and Explora staff members in the development of programs and maintenance of program materials.
• Deal appropriately with troubling situations or comments; escape situations quickly to site lead and/or manager.
• Contributes to a welcoming out-of school time program at area elementary & middle schools.
• Facilitate inquiry and experiential educational programs.
• Creates STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) interactions that are engaging, effective, and memorable for program participants.
• Support students in completing homework.
• Deal appropriately with a variety of situations involving students and parents, including diffi cult situations; in such cases, escape quickly to manager and/or school staff.
• Comply with all operational policies of Explora and school sites, especially those involving the safety of program participants, fellow workers, volunteers, and visitors.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere at all times.
• Interact well with students, school staff, parents, and co-workers.
• Maintain a current and valid New Mexico driver's license to perform work duties if position requires activities that require travel.
• Work Monday-Friday from 2-6 pm on days schools is in session.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not comprise a comprehensive list but are intended to provide a representation of the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this capacity; Explora maintains the right to augment or delete duties and responsibilities as business dictates.

Work Conditions

• Most essential duties are performed in a museum and school environment with exposure to a variety of business equipment and other pertinent materials normally found in this type of work setting.
• Museum facilities may expose incumbents to high noise levels, temperature changes, liquid nitrogen, helium gas, electrical exposure, unpredictable ventilation, dust, and physical obstacles.
• Work is normally performed in an area of limited privacy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and children, especially in an informal setting.
• Degree-in-progress in the fi eld of emphasis (i.e. education, family studies, physical science, biology, physics, engineering, art, early childhood). An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Expressed interest in scientific and artistic phenomena and in education.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Functional Work Characteristics

• Requires standing and/or walking, with regular need to perform physical actions that include, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling materials, pulling, carrying, and pushing.
• May occasionally require lifting of various materials and equipment to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Facility may expose employees to loud noise levels, temperature changes, and physical obstacles.
• Must pass a federal background check upon employment.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.