Educators (Education Specialists)

Science Central; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited time-off benefits

Job summary

A local educational science center in Fort Wayne is seeking a part-time program assistant. This role involves developing and presenting hands-on science education programs for various audiences, including schools and families. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and skilled in public speaking. Flexible scheduling includes weekends and some holidays, offering $14/hour with limited time-off benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking and/or teaching.
• Open to high school seniors, college students, and beyond.
• Experience in informal science education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and presentation of educational programs.
• Engage with a variety of audiences including schools and families.
• Conduct hands-on, interactive science demonstrations.

Skills

Preparedness and flexibility

Responsibility and organization

Public speaking

Creativity

Enthusiastic attitude

Comfortable with science and education

Education

Participation in science/education/theater classes

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Involvement with informal, hands-on, educational science center programs (physical, natural and applied sciences); assist in the development and presentation of public, school, scout and special programs; audiences include schools, teachers, community centers, scout groups, families, etc.; programs will be done both on-site and out in the community; programs include demonstrations, exhibit interpretation, classes/labs, science camps, birthday parties, outreaches, evening events, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Be incredibly prepared and flexible; very responsible and organized, time- and detail-oriented; be creative; comfortable with and interested in science and education; have exceptional public speaking abilities, comfortable working with audiences of all sizes/ages/backgrounds, outgoing, energetic, enthusiastic; professional in attitude and appearance; do moderate lifting (approx. 40 lbs.)

QUALIFICATIONS: Open to high school seniors, college students, and beyond; science/education/theater/etc. classes strongly recommended; should have experience in public speaking and/or teaching; experience in the informal science education field preferred.

SCHEDULE: Part-time; variable hours each week; schedule will include weekends, some holidays, and evenings; must be flexible.

WAGE: $14.00/hour; limited time-off benefits

Science Central is an equal opportunity employer.

Last updated: March 12, 2025 at 13:36 pm