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Reserved Programs Educator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Da Vinci Science Center is seeking a creative and passionate educator, scientist, or engineer who loves learning about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), teaching diverse learners, and making a difference in young people's lives and their community.
The Reserved Programs Educator will be responsible for delivering STEAM education programs, always demonstrating quality and excellence in their own work and setting an example for other team members. The Educator delivers exemplary customer service. The educator will display a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of their work. Creativity, complex problem solving, initiative, and a productive relationship with team members are key to the educator's success. The flexible schedule includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and actively participate in training sessions to deliver STEAM education reserved programs, including day camp programs, summer camp programs, Scout badge day programs and overnight programs (overnight programs do not require sleeping overnight).
Lead and/or assist with delivering STEAM education reserved programs as scheduled.
Make safety a priority. Complete safety training and follow safety guidelines. Prepare materials and review lesson plans in advance of STEAM education reserved programs as appropriate.
Help setting up and resetting education spaces, including re-organizing and storing materials, before and after scheduled programs.
Demonstrate and work towards mastery of inquiry-based pedagogy, project-based learning, design thinking, science content, and exemplary customer service.
Exhibit positive youth development in classroom management strategies that are appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of diverse guests.
Gather requested feedback about programs, including reflection forms. Incorporate feedback into future lessons.
Support the Science Center's mission and values statement, support the mission to bring science to life and lives to science, and display a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in all aspects of your work.
Other duties as assigned.
Schedule is flexible to support Science Center programming but must be available on a consistent basis to ensure proper coverage of educational programs with availability of evening and weekend hours to support scout and overnight programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree, coursework or equivalent experience in Science, Engineering, Science Communication, Museum Education, Art Education, or Science Education. International diplomas are welcome.
Minimum of two years' experience in a similar education environment or experience working with the public and with children of all ages.
Highly organized and reliable individual.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.