Interactive Educator

Job Title: Interactive Educators Reports to: Interactive Education Lead

Overview: As an informal educator you will lead educational programs, activities, tours, and shows throughout the Museum, reaching a diverse audience of children, parents, teachers, and staff. This position is part-time and requires flexibility for special events or outreaches. Must be available Monday - Friday 10:00 – 4:30 pm

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom workshops/programs/shows to support STREAM in Pinellas County and visitor engagement for youth and adult groups in an educational museum.

• Responsible for conducting gallery shows 3 times daily

• Assist school teams (teachers, students, principals, parents, etc.) via virtual or in-person visits, phone, and email with implementing STREAM practices at schools

• Track school contacts and prepare detailed written communication following school visits

• Track numbers and information for grant data entry

• Engage visitors, including school-age and adult groups, onsite at the museum

• Prepare Sunshine state standard lessons support and other written materials, as well as building programs and create interactive education materials for both in-person and virtual learning environments (social media, website, etc.)

• Develop or revise creative programs curriculum and materials

• Conduct outreach phone calls and visits with community members/ partners

• Be a part of team meetings and staff trainings

This position requires a flexible schedule with occasional early start times and infrequent evening engagements. Some Saturdays may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, must be able to drive to on and off site locations, clean driving record, and able to complete company van driving training

• Great classroom management skills including voice projection and can work under pressure

• Able to adapt teaching skills to various audiences both in-person and virtual

• Ability to work with diverse students and adults in a respectful, creative, dynamic, diverse, and positive way

• Can organize and self-manage

• Must be able to lead projects, be a part of a team

• Ability to carry 40 lbs. of materials and props

• Optimistic team attitude with flexibility to accommodate last min programs and schedule changes, supportive attitude

• Strong communication skills

• Basic knowledge of STREAM

• Strong desire to educate and work with grades Pre-K – 5th Grade

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and Minimum of three years’ experience working with young people ages 0-10 in a classroom setting or through informal educational settings.

Relevant volunteer experience may substitute for work experience. Preferred two years college in education, museum science, or STREAM

Special Work Requirements:

Must be available to work during school hours with possible early and late start times between

9AM-6PM (and infrequent weekends)

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other business duties as assigned by management.

Great Explorations reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Must be able to pass a Level 2 background clearance. We reserve the right to revoke any job offers if not cleared.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17