Educator of Community Learning - Full Time

Discovery Lab (Tulsa Children's Museum); Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Lab in Tulsa invites an Educator of Community Learning to facilitate hands-on STEAM activities in our Science Lab, WorkShop, and Little Lab spaces. You will engage families and students, collaborate with the education team, and support front-line operations as needed.

The role requires at least one year of teaching experience, strong communication, and the ability to present 21st-century process skills to diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Effective customer service skills.
• Professional communication skills.
• Minimum of one year experience teaching, in any setting.
• Ability to present 21st-century process skills to diverse learners.
• Comprehensive understanding of STEAM and educational topics.
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to focus and openly communicate.
• Ability to recognize and respond to safety and security issues.

Responsibilities

• Energetic facilitation of STEAM activities in Science Lab, WorkShop, Little Lab, and community settings.
• Engage guests of all ages including students, families, and teachers on field trips.
• Collaborate with education team, problem solve, and communicate effectively.
• Assist other staff and support front-line operations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Teaching experience

21st-century process skills

STEAM knowledge

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Focus and open communication

Safety and security awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Educator of Community Learning will facilitate playful, engaging, and hands-on STEAM activities for children and families at Discovery Lab in our Science Lab, WorkShop, and Little Lab spaces as well as in a variety of settings around the Tulsa area. This position is responsible for ensuring guests have a world-class experience that sparks joyful curiosity.

• Energetic facilitation of STEAM activities in a variety of settings, including Science Lab, WorkShop, Little Lab, and community partners hosting STEAM Booths.
• Engaging guests of all ages including students and teachers on field trips, families playing to learn together, and community groups.
• Collaborating with the education team, problem solving, and effectively communicating.
• Assisting other staff as needed and having a positive attitude to support the front-line teams.

All positions at Discovery Lab are required to assist with front-line operations as needed and may be assigned other duties as applicable by their direct supervisor. This position description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

What you’ll need:

• Effective customer service skills.
• Professional communication skills.
• Minimum of one year experience teaching, either in a school setting or an informal or out-of-school setting.
• Ability to present 21st-century process skills and ways to engage with diverse learners.
• Comprehensive understanding of STEAM and educational topics.
• The ability to implement organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to focus and openly communicate.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to safety and security issues.

Whom you’ll support:

All Discovery Lab staff are encouraged to enhance team spirit and support throughout the organization.

How you’ll work:

This position is nonexempt regular full-time position. The typical work schedule for this job varies depending on staffing needs. After-hours and weekends are required. Moderate to loud noise environment, general office environment, classroom environment.

Classification: Nonexempt

Salary Range: $16.34 - $22.06 per hour

Reports to: Education Manager

Physical Demands

20% sitting, 70% standing, 10% lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling not more than 10-30 lbs.

Mental Demands

Flexibility, resilience, reasoning, and decision-making.