Educator - Part Time

The Educator position is responsible for facilitation of programs and experiences both within Kentucky Science Center and beyond the flagship facility into the community.  Educators are responsible for engaging all ages in a variety of program settings. An Educator ensures the “Do Science” philosophy of our organization is accessible to all they encounter. The ideal candidate is motivated, outgoing, and flexible with creative interactions through informal teaching and customer service skills to provide an exceptional visitor experience to visitors of all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate educational programs and experiences including exhibit facilitation, demonstrations, walk-up activities, classes, birthdays, and other specialized programming as assigned.
• Facilitate educational programming during school, afterschool, and evenings in our offsite or outreach capacity to schools or organizations.
• Facilitate hands-on activities and promote critical thinking on a diverse array of topics.
• Staging and restaging interactive exhibit areas to create engaging and inviting spaces for learning. This may include monitoring program supplies and exhibit components to ensure all programming spaces are “visitor ready” daily.
• Participate in educator training sessions and attend regular team meetings.
• Able to contribute to a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and creativity.
• Able to have excellent customer service.
• Present educational activities at special events, media/marketing promotions, member events or community events.
• Practice safety and emergency policies and procedures. Maintain a clean and safe environment for program participants in all Science Center classrooms, labs, and storage areas in cooperation with other team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary : $16