Part-Time STEM Education Facilitator — 5th-Grade Programs

Museum of Life and Science; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC seeks a part-time Education & Engagement team member to lead hands-on science activities for visitors and assist with online school help. The role focuses on supporting a 5th grade partnership, delivering weekly science classroom experiences at several schools.

You’ll work 10–20 hours weekly reporting to the Program Manager of School and Community Engagement. Must be energized, organized, and able to engage diverse audiences of all ages.

Qualifications

• Passion for informal education, particularly STEM, computational thinking, or design thinking.
• Willingness to work with vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
• Ability to engage children and adults in a friendly, outgoing, and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creativity, dependability, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
• Must stand for up to 6 hours, walk up to a mile, lift 25 pounds.
• Weekend and some evening work required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience managing a classroom or audience of learners.
• Experience developing inquiry-based, materials-rich curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on programs for visitors and online school help.
• Manage space and materials for classrooms, including animals, as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams for program delivery.
• Support 5th grade partnership program with weekly classroom activities.

Skills

STEM education

Classroom management

Engaging communication

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

Degree in science or engineering, education, or related field

Job description

Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC seeks a part-time Education & Engagement team member to lead hands-on science activities for visitors and assist with online school help. The role focuses on supporting a 5th grade partnership, delivering weekly science classroom experiences at several schools.

You’ll work 10–20 hours weekly reporting to the Program Manager of School and Community Engagement. Must be energized, organized, and able to engage diverse audiences of all ages.