Education Programs Instructor (Part Time)

SC Aquarium; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The SC Aquarium is seeking an Education Program Instructor to serve as an ambassador through on-site and off-site educational programs, teaching curriculum-based school programs, camps, and outreach activities.

You will collaborate with the Education team to plan and create engaging programming, deliver sessions to groups of 10–200 guests, support virtual programs, and help guests understand conservation messages during busy holidays and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ science/interpretation/education experience required.
• Experience in interpreter or education field preferred.
• Ability to work with audiences of all ages and adjust for dynamic needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach K-12 school programs for groups of visiting students.
• Participate in outreach programs and Aquarium camps as counselor.
• Help plan and create effective materials for school programs, outreach, camps, and Science at Sunset.

Skills

Teaching K-12

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Audience engagement

Flexibility

Team player

Live animal care

Education

Bachelor of Arts or 2 years’ science/education experience

Experience in interpreter/education

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is designed to be an ambassador for the Aquarium through a variety of on-site and off-site educational programs. Duties include teaching curriculum-based school programs, participating in offsite outreaches, instructing camp sessions and engaging with guests.

The main duties of this position will be teaching school programs, outreach programs and camp programs. In addition to responsibilities listed above, this position will have a focus on working with the Lead Education Program Instructors to plan and create programming.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the South Carolina Aquarium Policies.
• Teach K-12 school programs for groups of visiting students.
• Participate in outreach programs.
• Serve as counselor for Aquarium camps.
• Participate in Science at Sunset evening programs.
• Help plan and create effective materials for various audiences (including, but not limited to school programs, outreach, camp and Science at Sunset).
• Support virtual programming such as hospital robot and virtual program chats.
• Deliver education programs in engaging and effective ways.
• Relate conservation issues into information that various audiences can understand.
• Encourage guest satisfaction and enjoyment alongside educational priorities.
• Help the Visitor Engagement Team engage guests through shows, tours, and gallery interpretation when needed (especially during busy holidays).
• Assist in member and community programs.
• SCA 1st Responder
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Preferred knowledge of SC science standards.
• Skills to provide exemplary teaching methods to K-12 students.
• Ability to work with audiences of all ages.
• Be flexible and adjust for the dynamic needs of an audience.
• Organization skills to create and implement programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to deliver programming to groups of 10-200 people.
• Must be a team player and self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor.
• Must be able to handle live animals.
• Professional image required.
• Must have or gain a working knowledge of Aquarium exhibits and animals.
• Ability to work early mornings and evenings as needed.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.
• Willingness to help with other tasks and projects needed by the Education team.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Arts or 2 years’ experience in science, interpretation, education or related field.
• Preferred at least one year experience in interpreter or education field.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid, CPR, AED Training – required to either possess prior or obtain through Aquarium

Physical Requirements:

Often standing, carrying up to 50 lb, driving, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling, computer and phone tasks.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment, public contact, early morning and late-night shifts and some weekend work. Outdoor work required and must wear a radio for communication.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel classified.

The Aquarium is an "at-will" employer, and as such, employment with the Aquarium is not for a fixed term, or definite period and may be terminated at the will of either party, with or without cause, and without prior notice.