Education Program Facilitator

The North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Inc. is seeking an Education & Engagement team member in Durham, NC. This part-time role supports our 5th grade partnership program, leading weekly science classrooms and hands-on activities for students.

You will help deliver school programs, casual family events, and on-the-floor experiences, while coordinating with staff and volunteers. Weekend and some evening work are required.

Qualifications

• 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 and dependability.
• Creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Must be able to be on their feet for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Weekend and some evening work required.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Experience managing a classroom or audience of learners.
• Experience developing inquiry-based, materials-rich curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prototype, and deliver experiences and programs for visitors, including paid programs and on-the-floor activities.
• Lead school programs, camps, and off-site events as needed.
• Manage classroom or audience spaces and materials during sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to plan and execute programs.
• Facilitate learning experiences for diverse age groups, from children to adults.

Skills

STEM education

Animal handling

Public speaking

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Curriculum design

Creative thinking

Weekend availability

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Education & Engagement Part Time Durham, NC, US

Supports the Museum mission by working with the Museum staff in leading hands-on informal science activities and online school help for students.This position specifically supports our 5 th grade partnership program in leading a 5 th grade science classrooms once a week at several different schools.

The person in this position will be expected to work 10-20 hours per week and will report to the Program Manager of School and Community Engagement.

General E&E 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

• Work on cross-departmental teams as needed
• Other job-related duties as needed
• Facilitate Innovation and Learning programs including:
  • School programs
  • Camp programs

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,outgoingand professional manner
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Creativity, dependability,flexibilityand 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)
• Weekend and some evening work required
• Valid driver’s license
• 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 working in a museum or other informal educational setting
• Degree in science or engineering discipline, education, design, or related field
• Fluency in language other than English
• Experience using technology to augment and enhance curriculum and program delivery