Educator - Part Time

  • Part-time

Company Description

Already recognized as a leader in inquiry-based learning, Kentucky Science Center is advancing a statewide science literacy campaign to encourage people of all ages to explore science in everyday life. Its flagship location on Louisville, KY’s historic Museum Row, welcomes visitors from across the globe with 3-floors of interactive exhibits and films on a 4-story screen. With daily programming for children, families, and adults, the Science Center plays an ongoing role in the region as a resource for caregivers and teachers, a gathering place for the science community, and a chosen source of entertainment for all. Its designation as the State Science Center of Kentucky in 2002 underscored the Science Center’s history of reaching all audiences through its mission to DO SCIENCE in ways that are engaging, educational, and entertaining to inspire a lifetime of learning.

 

Job Description

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 encounters. 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, scouts and other specialized programming as assigned.
•    Facilitate educational programming such as during school, afterschool, and other evening programs 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” on a daily basis.
•    Participate in educator training sessions and attend regular team meetings.
•    Able to contribute to a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork and creativity.
•    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.
 

Qualifications

•    Actively enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college for either science, education, liberal arts, management or related field and or 1-2 years experience, in some capacity, involving direct public interface on a regular basis.
•    Excellent communication and public interaction skills
•    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
•    Satisfactory work record in education field such as youth programs, volunteer or similar community engagement field.
•    Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ideally 20-25 hours a week that routinely includes weekends and evening hours.
•    Ability to ensure proper use of science equipment, multimedia, technology and safety procedures, after receiving proper training.
•    Ability to develop effective programs to engage participants of diverse needs and skills.
•    A commitment to Kentucky Science Center’s mission, vision, and values.
 

Additional Information

    Starting pay of $15 per hour. 
    Part-time, non-exempt position, working 20-30 hours per week. 
    Employee Assistance Program (funded by KSC).
    Casual Dress Code.
    Free membership to Kentucky Science Center and Louisville Zoo and hundreds of Science Centers after introductory period.
    Free downtown parking.
    Discounts on tickets, programs, birthday parties and camps.
    Discounts at Subway, in our Gift Shop and participating local vendors.
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