STEAM Outreach Educator: Inspire Hands-On Learning

Creative Discovery Museum; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga seeks Outreach Educators to bring hands-on STEAM learning to schools and community spaces across the region. You will deliver standards-aligned lessons, engage PreK–8 students, and help teachers extend classroom learning.

This role requires classroom experience, strong communication, a valid driver's license for travel, and the energy to work daytime and occasional evening programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Two years teaching and managing children in a self-contained classroom with state certification.
• Valid driver\'s license for driving a company vehicle.
• Strong presentation, classroom management, and rapport-building skills.
• Willingness to work Monday–Friday with day/evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on outreach lessons and Family Nights.
• Build warm, positive rapport with teachers and schools, modeling effective instructional practices.
• Prepare and restock program materials to ensure high-quality experiences.
• Complete clerical tasks including teacher communication, scheduling confirmations, and distributing or collecting materials.
• Facilitate museum programs—including public programs, value-added programs, and reserved programs.
• Serve as a facilitator during camps, leading activities and managing the classroom.
• Contribute education, skills and experience to fulfill the content needs of the museum.
• Employ inclusion practices so all children, caregivers, and teachers feel welcomed and able to participate.
• Participate in museum-sponsored events and community outreach.
• Engage in trainings and meetings as a collaborative team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support goals.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Presentation skills

Rapport building

Collaboration

Driver's license

Organization

Communication

Adaptability

Team player

Creativity

Education

Degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga seeks Outreach Educators to bring hands-on STEAM learning to schools and community spaces across the region. You will deliver standards-aligned lessons, engage PreK–8 students, and help teachers extend classroom learning.

This role requires classroom experience, strong communication, a valid driver's license for travel, and the energy to work daytime and occasional evening programs.