Education Programs Instructor - Full Time

JOIN THE SC AQUARIUM TEAM

Located along the pristine harbor in the heart of historic Charleston, the South Carolina Aquarium has been inspiring visitors for over twenty years. From our over 5,000 animals to our award-winning education team, from the Sea Turtle Care Center™ to our conservation programs protecting local species, visitors are struck with awe and inspiration as they journey through all our exhibits, representing the mountains to the sea of South Carolina.

About the South Carolina Aquarium

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. We invite you to join the #1 visitor attraction located in one of the Top Cities in the World (Conde Nast, 2021).

At the South Carolina Aquarium, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Our culture is built on having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together to increase our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Job Summary:

This position is designed to be an ambassador for the Aquarium through a variety of on-site, off-site and virtual educational programs. Duties include teaching curriculum-based school programs, participating in offsite outreaches, leading virtual programs, supporting daily education and interpretive programs, and engaging with guests.

The main duties of this position will be teaching school programs, outreach and camps. In addition to responsibilities listed above, this position will have a focus on new programming at the Boeing Learning Lab.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the South Carolina Aquarium Policies.
• Teach K-12 school programs for groups of visiting students.
• Participate in outreach programs.
• Teach different types of virtual programming.
• Help with new programming coming to the Boeing Learning Lab
• Participate in Science at Sunset programs.
• Upkeep the Aquarium's Onsite Activity Kits for schools and homeschools.
• Help with online curriculum development.
• Provide an exceptional visitor experience for all guests.
• Engage guests through daily shows, guided tours, and gallery interpretation.
• Assist in member and community programs.
• SCA 1st Responder
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Preferred knowledge of SC science standards.
• Skills to provide exemplary teaching methods to K-12 students.
• Ability to work with audiences of all ages.
• Comfort in leading different types of virtual programs.
• Organization and creative skills to create new programs and update education materials.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpretive skills.
• Must be able to give interpretive talks to groups of 10-200 people.
• Must be a team player and self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor.
• Must be able to handle live animals.
• Professional image required.
• Must have or gain a working knowledge of Aquarium exhibits and animals.
• Ability to work early mornings and evenings.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.
• Other tasks as needed by the Education team.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in science, interpretation, education or related field.
• Minimum of three years of combined education and experience in interpretive field.

Licenses & Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid, CPR and AED Training

Physical Requirements:

Often standing, carrying up to 50 lb, driving, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling, computer and phone tasks.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment, public contact, early morning and late night shifts, some weekend work, required to wear a radio and outdoor work required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel classified.

The Aquarium is an "at-will" employer, and as such, employment with the Aquarium is not for a fixed term, or definite period and may be terminated at the will of either party, with or without cause, and without prior notice.

The South Carolina Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.