Educator of Community Learning - Part Time

Discovery Lab (Tulsa Children's Museum); Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Lab (Tulsa Children's Museum) seeks an Educator of Community Learning to facilitate playful, hands-on STEAM activities for children and families in our Science Lab, WorkShop, and Little Lab spaces as well as at community sites around Tulsa. You will ensure guests have a world-class experience that sparks joyful curiosity.

This part-time, nonexempt role requires after-hours and weekend work, with at least one year of teaching experience and strong Microsoft Office skills to support

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Clear and professional communication.
• At least one year of teaching experience in school or informal settings.
• Ability to present 21st-century process skills to diverse learners.
• Solid understanding of STEAM topics.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and solve problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to stay focused and communicate openly.
• Awareness of safety and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate energetic STEAM activities in Science Lab, WorkShop, Little Lab, and at community events.
• Engage guests of all ages including students, teachers, and families.
• Collaborate with the education team; problem-solve and communicate effectively.
• Support front-line operations and assist other staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Teaching experience

Engaging diverse learners

STEAM knowledge

Safety 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.

Primary responsibilities include:

• 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 part-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.