Outreach Instructor: Part-Time (Year-Round)

Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MOSI Membership

Attraction Pass

Attraction Share

Job summary

MOSI is seeking an Outreach Instructor for a part-time, year-round role based in Tampa. The position involves leading hands-on STEM programs off-site at schools and community settings, with travel across the Tampa Bay area.

A dynamic presenter with STEM background and strong classroom skills is required, along with a valid Florida driver’s license and a background screening. You will work at least 3 weekdays, with occasional evenings, and support MOSI's mission through engaging, interactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred.
• Experience teaching or presenting to diverse audiences required.
• Strong classroom management, presentation, and communication skills.
• Valid Florida driver's license with safe driving record required.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations and to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Clear Level II Background Screening for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Teach STEM programs blending content with engagement for diverse audiences.
• Engage audiences using dynamic presentation and classroom management techniques.
• Represent MOSI in the Tampa Bay community with energy and enthusiasm.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and support educational programs.
• Assist with preparation, cleanup, and data entry as needed.
• Contribute ideas for new outreach activities and learning experiences.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Outreach Instructor: Part-Time (Year Round)

EMPLOYER: Museum of Science and Industry

DEPARTMENT: Education

REPORTS TO: Manager of Group & Outreach Programs

SCHEDULE: minimum of 3 weekdays required, Flexible Schedule

SALARY: $16.00/Hour

How this position impacts MOSI's Mission:

The MOSI Education team seeks an instructor with an engaging personality, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) background, and experience reaching diverse audiences for the MOSI in Motion outreach program. The primary function of this role is to lead group STEM programs largely outside of MOSI itself within the community, including traveling to schools, camps, and other settings. Programs focus on sparking learning through engaging, interactive, and hands-on experiences. This position requires working directly with students, teachers, parents, families, school administrators, MOSI staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Teach STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) programs that blend content, engagement, and excitement into a seamless experience for the audience.
• Engage the audience and create a positive learning environment by using their dynamic personality, performance/presentation techniques, and classroom management strategies.
• Represent MOSI in the Tampa Bay community and help spread our mission and vision with enthusiasm and energy.
• Work well independently with minimal supervision.
• Fulfill duties that support educational programs: including preparation, cleaning, organizing, data entry, etc.
• Occasionally assist as needed with other educational programming within MOSI's Education Dept.
• Contribute expertise and creativity to our team and help develop new ideas for interacting with our audience.
• Learn new skills, new practices, and new content by showing initiative.
• Other teaching and supporting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and background in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field preferred. Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred.
• Experience teaching or presenting to large and diverse audiences required.
• Demonstrated strong classroom management skills, presentation skills, intrapersonal skills, and communication skills.
• Valid Florida driver's license with proven safe driving record required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle to travel to and from off-site program locations required.
• Must be approved to work with children (Clear Level II Background Screening through Department of Children & Families required)
• Proficient and comfortable teaching and working with technology (i.e. mobile apps, Google Drive, MS Office, email, lab equipment, AV equipment).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to verbally project to large groups.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Availability of at least 3 days required. Monday - Friday availability. Could be some evenings.

Benefits:

• MOSI Membership Complimentary annual family membership
• Local Memberships
  Complimentary annual family membership to Florida Aquarium, Glazier Children's Museum, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park
• Attraction Share
  MOSI participates in the program through the Florida Attraction Association which allows MOSI employees and their guests (up to 3) entrance free of charge or at a considerable discount, to the top attractions in Florida. More information is available: https://attractionshare.showare.com/ Employee may be required to work some special events which may fall on holidays, evenings, and/or weekends.