Space Education Mentor (Part-Time) — Inspire Young Explorers

Euro Space Center SA; Spa; Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training in space sector

Unique working environment in Ardennes

Job summary

Euro Space Center SA in the Ardennes invites educators to join a mission-driven team. This part-time role involves supervising children, families and school groups, and delivering engaging workshops on space, rockets, and robotics.

You will help inspire tomorrow's explorers in a unique learning environment. You will contribute to ongoing training and be part of a passionate team dedicated to making science accessible.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience with children or groups is essential.
• Experience in education or youth activities is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and/or Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children, individual visitors, school groups, and families.
• Lead educational workshops on space, astronauts, rockets, the Solar System and robotics.
• Supervise camps for young aspiring astronauts.
• Make science fun, engaging and accessible.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability to audiences

Interest in science and space

English and/or Dutch language skills

Job description

Are you passionate about education, science (STEM) and working with young people?

Join the Euro Space Center and help inspire tomorrow’s explorers.

Your role

• Guide and supervise children, visitors and families as they discover the world of space
• Lead educational and interactive workshops on space science and technology, astronauts’ lives and training, building and launching rockets, the solar system, space robotics and more
• Supervise space camps for young aspiring astronauts
• Make science fun and accessible to everyone

Your profile

• Excellent teaching and communication skills
• Experience in teaching, leading activities or supervising children
• Ability to adapt your approach to audiences aged 5 to 99
• A scientific background or a strong curiosity about science and technology (STEM)
• A good command of English and/or Dutch is a significant advantage

What we offer

• A permanent contract
• A part-time position with flexible working hours
• Ongoing training in space science and exploration
• An attractive salary package with additional benefits: meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, a smartphone, eco-vouchers and thoughtful extras throughout the year
• A unique working environment in the heart of the Ardennes, as part of a passionate team