Educator, Children and Family Learning

American Museum; New York (NY); In loco; USD 50.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The American Museum of Natural History is seeking an experienced full-time Educator for the Children and Family Learning (CFL) division in New York. The role covers pre-K to fifth grade, with family events and hands-on science activities across Biology, Earth Science, Anthropology, Paleontology, and Astrophysics.

Expect collaboration, curriculum development, and field experience across learning labs and exhibits.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood education, museum education, humanities, or a physical, social, or natural science-related field.
• One year of experience teaching children or youth, preferably in informal settings.
• Master’s degree in education, museum education, or another related field (preferred).
• Experience in physical or natural science fieldwork or a laboratory setting (preferred).
• Ability to speak Spanish (preferred).

Mansioni

• Teach across CFL programs in pre-K-fifth-grade classes and family events, covering Biology, Earth Science, Anthropology, Paleontology, and Astrophysics.
• Provide teaching assistance to other teachers when needed.
• Facilitate family learning in the Museum’s Learning Labs and other areas.
• Collaborate with educators and managers to plan activities, gather materials, and clean up after programming.
• Research science content and child development theories to develop innovative curriculum.
• Participate in staff development sessions and professional learning communities.
• Collaborate with parents and families to support learning goals.
• Support CFL division and Education department in creating a community of practice.
• Assist with classroom upkeep and learnings environment, including live animal collection duties.
• Occasional weekend work as required.

Conoscenze

Spanish language

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

One year of experience teaching children

Master’s degree in education or museum education

Experience in physical or natural science fieldwork

Descrizione del lavoro

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Education department is seeking an experienced full-time Educator to perform a variety of teaching and program design responsibilities as a part of the Children and Family Learning ( CFL ) division. Responsible for a variety of programs that serve children of ages 2-10 and their caregivers, the CFL division is responsible for the administration of summer programming, after-school events, multi-year science enrichment programs, large-scale on- and off-site family engagement opportunities, and the Museum’s Learning Labs and other programmed areaswhen needed. The CFL Educator will deliver informal science programming spanning a wide variety of physical and natural science topics and in a range of learning environments. Teaching in after-school, weekend, and other seasonal programs as needed, the CFL Educator must rely on adaptive teaching styles that respond to the needs of a diverse cross-section of program participants and integrate assets of the Museum (e.g., using Museum Halls and collections to support learning). Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teach across CFL programs in pre-K-fifth-grade classes and family events, covering a broad range of scientific fields such as Biology, Earth Science, Anthropology, Paleontology, and Astrophysics. Provide teaching assistance to other teachers in similar classes, as needed.
• Facilitate family learning in the Museum’s Learning Labs and other programmed areas related to the Museum’s strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with other educators and program managers to plan and test activities, set up for classes, gather teaching specimens and equipment, prepare activity materials, and clean-up after programming.
• Research science content as it relates to the Museums disciplines, Halls, and Exhibitions and current child development practices and theories to develop innovative curriculum for early childhood, elementary, and family audiences.
• Become an active member of an informal science education professional learning community by participating in internal staff development sessions.
• Collaborate successfully with parents and families to support learning goals for all programs.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues and staff of the CFL division, the Education department, and across the Museum to create a robust community of practice.
• Assist with classroom and learning environment upkeep and maintenance and participate in routine husbandry tasks for the CFL live animal collection, as needed.
• Must be available for occasional weekend work.

The expected salary for the Educator, Children and Family Learning is $56,036.53/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood education, museum education, humanities, or a physical, social, or natural science-related field.
• One year of experience teaching children or youth, preferably in informal settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, museum education, or another related field.
• Experience in physical or natural science fieldwork or a laboratory setting.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.

Category

Category Full-Time/Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70

Union Status

Union Status Union

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

Expected Salary Minimum $56,036.53/annual

Expected Salary Maximum

Expected Salary Maximum $56,036.53/annual

EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

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