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Position Description:

Under the direction of the Education Department, the Part-Time General Educator will deliver programs in Outreach, Distance Learning, Public Programs, ScienceWorks, and the Preschool Gallery.

In October and November, the educator will focus specifically on our Detroit Public Schools’ Science Enrichment Experience (SEE) programming. During the SEE program, educators in teams of 2 or 3 deliver the States of Matter Workshop to every 4th grade class in the Detroit Public Schools. This requires 3 full week days of availability throughout the 2 months of programming. A full day of availability is considered 6:00am to 4:00pm. The shifts will fall into that time span, but will not take the full day. Training will happen in the month of September.

Outreach: Under the direction of the Outreach Manager, the Part-Time General Educator will run and supervise off-site daytime and evening programs. The educator will also assist in restocking materials. 

Distance Learning: Under the direction of the Distance Learning Manager, the Part-Time General Educator will deliver 50-minute daytime programs to schools and other locations via video conferencing. The educator will also assist in restocking materials. 

Public Programs: Under the supervision of the Public Programs and Volunteer Manager the Part-Time General Educator will be a key presence on the floor of the museum. They will be responsible for facilitating hands-on activities, answering questions about the Museum, and assisting with activity set-up/take-down.

ScienceWorks: Under the supervision of the ScienceWorks Manager, the Part-Time General Educator will deliver 50-minute hands-on classes for visiting school groups during the week. The educator will also assist in restocking materials.

Preschool Gallery: Under the supervision of the Public Programs and Volunteer Manager, the Part-Time General Educator will supervise the PreK gallery, including facilitating hands-on activities for preK families, enforcing age limits and sibling helper policy, and maintaining the gallery. The educator may also facilitate the Little Scientist Club.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver interactive activities to the public in a fun and engaging manner
• Ensure that visitors are using materials safely and in the intended manner
• Ensure that students, volunteers, and equipment are safe
• Acquire knowledge of our Museum and specific exhibits
• Represent the museum both on and off-site
• Set up and tear down activities in a professional manner
• Assist with training/supervising Volunteer Activities Facilitators
• Aid volunteers in becoming comfortable with their activities
• Interact with students, families and staff
• Load and unload the van with correct supplies
• Restock supplies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with adults and children from diverse backgrounds
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability and willingness to engage students and families
• Confidence, energy and enthusiasm
• Prior experience with children or in science is desirable, but not required
• Ability and willingness to engage visitors, answer questions, and say “I don’t know, but I’ll find out for you!”
• Desire to learn new science concepts
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Experience and/or coursework in science, technology, or education preferred 

Hours:

This is a part-time position with up to 20 hours per week available on weekdays and weekends.

Pay:

$10 per hour

To apply:

Fill out and submit the Online Employment Application.

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