Science Educator, Summer Camps

Description

Status: Full-time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, 37.5 hours or less / Week (on-site)

Department: Education

General Statement of Duties

The Science Educator, Summer Camps is responsible for leading camps for ages 5-11 during the summer. This position recognizes the capacity to achieve greater results by integrating skilled volunteers and leveraging their diverse knowledge and abilities. This position reports to the Education Director.

Qualifications

• At least two years of science or education classes at the collegiate level.
• Education experience in a classroom, museum or similar informal science education facility desired.
• Knowledge of current preschool, elementary, and secondary education techniques.
• Excellent class management, organizational and time management skills.
• Outgoing, friendly and confident personality who enjoys working with people and is committed to providing exceptional customer service and guest experiences. Ability to communicate enthusiasm for the museum and its programs.
• Self-motivated with minimum supervision and detail oriented. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to gracefully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to interact with a wide variety of people in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and discernment.
• Must be able to remain calm and give clear direction in an emergency situation.
• CPR & First Aid certified or willing to become certified at the museum’s expense.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a positive enthusiastic representative of the Virginia Living Museum.
• Enhance the guest experience by providing engaging and fun programming by leading a variety of summer camps ranging in ages from PreK to 6th grade.
• Prepare for and clean up after camps.
• Work in cooperation with other staff and volunteers.
• Contribute positively and professionally to a collaborative, innovative, and energetic work environment.
• Maintain and organize program supplies.
• Strategically utilizes and manages volunteers and their applicable skills to strengthen the Museum’s mission and commitment to the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Available to work Monday - Friday. 8:00am - 4:00pm.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Physical requirements include medium work; must be able to lift up to 40lbs. comfortably.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and move about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, and utilize repetitive motions.
• This position is subject to environmental conditions for activities occurring indoors and outdoors.