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Full-Time Museum Educator

Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children in pre-K through 12th grades in a fun and engaging way. The candidate will ensure a consistently high level of customer service and quality programming in an informal education environment.

The museum educator will be a member of the education team responsible for developing, updating, and delivering educational curriculum and programs for camps, school field trips, and homeschool students at the museum; participate in community outreach efforts including, but not limited to, museum events and off-site museum programs. The museum educator will work closely with the director of education, the education enrichment coordinator, other museum educators, and many students and adult volunteers.

Responsibilities

Lead/Teach various educational programs, including but not limited to camps, homeschool classes, off-site programs, and school field trips.
Develop and update educational curricula.
Set up and break down classrooms
Classroom management
Follow all safety protocols, especially with chemicals
Follow the established schedule for the daily events
Time management
Timely and efficient task completion
Incorporate feedback into future instructional design and lesson execution
Clean classrooms, or other environments after each program (put supplies away, wash goggles, sweep floor if needed)
Order, manage, and maintain supplies and report shortages
Maintain a neat and organized environment including classrooms, supply areas, and workspaces
Collaborate with and support other departments
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to work in active, loud environments and with children
Extended periods of standing and walking.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, squatting/crouching, pushing/pulling, and reaching about the shoulders.
Lifting of up to 50 lbs. - Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as boxes, tables, chairs, etc. will be required.
Ability to work programs/events with mid-to-high noise levels, such as performances, large groups, crowds, etc.
Physical set-up, delivery, and breakdown of education programs.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications

Teaching, museum, and/or informal science education experience is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college is preferred.
Experience in curriculum and learning experience design is preferred
Ability and desire to work with learners of all ages, with a particular focus on youth ages 4-12
Ability to work in an organic, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment
Comfortable working in an office environment with an adult culture and educational environments with children
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Representing the museum and our community as an ambassador at local outreach events.
Being motivated to learn (including participating in professional development opportunities) and to support others in their learning.
Growth mindset and receptivity to instruction
Flexible schedule, both daily and weekly

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to the Director of Education, Gabriel Nemiroff

*The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is an equal opportunity employer*

Happy Holidays! The museum will close at 3 pm on Christmas Eve and remain closed through Christmas. We will re-open at 9 am on December 26.

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