Learning Specialist @ Shedd Aquarium

Chicagolx; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Chicago is seeking a Learning Specialist to design and implement impactful learning experiences. The role emphasizes creativity and collaboration, utilizing learner-centered strategies to foster critical thinking about the natural world. This position offers opportunities to work both in the field and online, contributing to various educational projects. Ideal candidates should demonstrate ownership in program development and quality reflection.

Qualifications

• Creative and innovative instructional practices.
• Ability to evaluate learning using assessment techniques.
• Experience in learner-centered teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate learning programs.
• Facilitate learning experiences in various environments.
• Engage in reflective activities related to instructional quality.

Job description

• Job Category: Education, Community Engagement
• Chicago, IL
• 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive,Chicago, 60605

The Learning Specialist uses creativity, promising instructional practices, and evaluation data to design, implement, and authentically evaluate programs that support various levels of Shedd’s learning framework. Learning Specialists utilize learner-centered teaching strategies to encourage learners to think critically about the natural world and their place in it, actively seek out relevant content knowledge, and evaluate learning using authentic and formal assessment techniques. The Learning Specialist demonstrates ownership and autonomy in each program cycle while contributing to a culture of collaboration. They actively participate in reflective activities as they relate to their instructional quality. This position is primarily responsible for developing and facilitating learning experiences at Shedd, in the field, in local communities, and in online environments.