Museum Educator - Part Time

Cook Museum of Natural Science; Decatur (AL); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur, AL is seeking an Educator to join our Education Team for up to 25 hours per week. This role focuses on teaching and leading classes, preparing and organizing materials, and supporting course development.

Ideal candidates have an elementary education background, enjoy working with the public and animals, and are highly organized with strong communication skills and flexibility. This is a hands-on, team-oriented position.

Competenze

• Background in elementary education in an informal setting.
• Experience presenting material to the public.
• Highly organized with proven leadership.
• Excellent communication and flexible schedule.

Mansioni

• Teaching material/leading classes.
• Setting up for classes/cleaning the education areas.
• Researching class material and helping to develop courses.

Conoscenze

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Elementary education background

Formazione

Elementary education background

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

We are looking for our newest addition to the Cook Museum Team and it could be you!

What are we looking for?

Someone who is energetic, creative, knowledgeable about natural science, and doesn’t mind a little hard work. This person would ideally have a background in elementary education in an informal atmosphere and presenting material to the public, be highly organized, and have a proven history of positive leadership. Last, but certainly not least, this person is comfortable working with people and animals alike, so communication skills and flexibility are required. Schedule flexibility (up to 25 hours per week) is always appreciated. However, this position will typically be scheduled up to 3 days per week 8:30am-3:30pm with one weekend day per month for special events.

What does a day look like in this position?

No two days working at the museum are the same and this position is no different. Some of the common tasks performed in this role are:

• Teaching material/leading classes
• Setting up for classes/cleaning the education areas
• Researching class material and helping to develop courses

When someone comes here for a class, camp, or presentation of any kind, our Educators become the face of the museum for these guests. It is important that these people be confident, personable, and knowledgeable. They are part of a closely knit Education Team that support one another and work very closely together.