School Programs Coordinator - 134278

Schedule will primarily be Monday - Friday. During the Summer (early June-mid August), schedule shifts to Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps aquarium.ucsd.edu is a non-profit exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. The aquarium showcases over 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates. The interactive museum features research discoveries by Scripps scientists and engages visitors of all ages.

Our goal is to promote conservation efforts that protect our ocean planet. We educate visitors on how our world works and inspire them to become stewards of the planet. Our conservation efforts are based on scientific research, and we aim to connect people with nature and with a shared sense of responsibility to care for our planet Earth.

Location: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037.

Under general supervision of the Manager of School and Youth Programs, the School Programs Coordinator is responsible for the development, assessment, and implementation of year-round science education programming. Researches, develops, implements and provides the highest-level of science content and accuracy for Education programs and activities appropriate for and in alignment with the Aquarium's role as the public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), UC San Diego. Program audiences include, but are not limited to, multi-generational groups, families, toddlers, adults, preK-12 and college students, and teachers. Serves as Program Lead for onsite school programs serving PreK-12 students and teachers. Program Lead responsibilities include full knowledge of day-to-day coordination of program logistics, objectives and lesson plans; communicating with program participants and stakeholders; training, mentoring and evaluation of program instructors and volunteers; recommending revisions and making approved changes; and assisting with strategic development of the program. Serves as co-lead for annual Teacher Appreciation Night, teacher professional development programs, annual Seaport Climate Science Program, and other onsite and offsite student-centered events and water-based field programs. Collaborates with Scripps scientists, teacher leaders and other community partners to develop phenomena-driven, experiential programs that align with NGSS-based formal curriculum and incorporate climate messaging. Independently, and as part of a team, develops program descriptions and lesson plans, including the creation, procurement, and organization of materials appropriate to assessment of audience/community needs, investigation of current research and literature, and drafting plans and budgets for approval. As part of a dynamic team, participates in program marketing, staff development and strategic planning, and support of cross-unit programs. Supervises, recruits, interviews, and hires part-time, full-time, and seasonal instructional staff. Implements programs using appropriate materials, teaching strategies and curriculum, recommending revisions as needed.

• BA or BS in marine science, environmental science, or related natural sciences or in education with science specialization, or combination of related educational background and teaching in the subject matter.

• Experience in and thorough knowledge of interpreting and communicating complex scientific research for preK-12 and public audiences using research-based pedagogical strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in and thorough knowledge of the use of the Next Generation Science Standards to develop student-centered preK-12 science curriculum.

• Experience with providing work direction and/or supervision in an educational setting.

• Thorough knowledge of museum educational techniques and approaches, and the ability to apply them across programmatic type(s) and environment(s).

• Thorough knowledge of the learning characteristics of museum audiences.

• Thorough subject area knowledge.

• Thorough knowledge and skills in training development and / or learning strategies, and program and educator assessment.

• Project management experience.

• Ability to make sound judgments / decisions.

• Originality, creativity and ability to maintain classroom attention.

• Thorough knowledge of emerging educational technologies and their application within museum education programming.

• Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of promotional and marketing techniques for museum educational programming.

• Thorough knowledge of budget tracking and analysis strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing teacher professional development workshops using best practices in teaching pedagogy.

• Working knowledge and experience with best practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

• Schedule will primarily be Monday through Friday and may be adjusted to accommodate holidays, seasonal hours, weekend programs, and/or evening special events, as needed.

• During the summer, schedule will primarily be Sunday through Thursday. Some programs involve outdoor, water or sea-going activities and may require lifting equipment and handling live organisms.

• Access to reliable transportation as position will be required to go offsite for program oversight duties. Driver License required to operate University owned/leased vehicles.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Duties may require direct contact with children (defined as individuals under the age of 18); completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) training will be required. Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA," Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4).

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