Description:
Education Associate, Traveling Programs & Summer CoursesMuseum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Research, develop, and present exciting programs that ignite curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M) so that all students may see themselves as scientists.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Traveling Programs

  • Learn at least four Traveling Programs per year until you are able to be fully scheduled (teach at least three teaching shifts/week) to meet customer program requests.
  • Teach Traveling Programs 3-4 days per week, 1-4 sessions per day, 16-250 people per session
  • Drive 5,000-7,500 miles per year to reach sites served
  • Assist with development of demonstrations, activities, media and other program content as needed.
  • Once you are experienced teacher, help mentor and train other staff in learning new program content and equipment

Summer Courses

  • Teach Summer School classes during the 6 weeks of summer school

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
REPORTS TO:

Director, Education & Enrichment Programs, Program Manager, Traveling Programs and Program Manager, Overnight Programs & Summer Courses

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to present and translate a variety of science content to a broad age range with varying degrees of prior knowledge of that content.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a high performing team.
  • Start with and maintain a safe driving record so that the Museum’s insurance carrier approves you for driving Museum vehicles. This includes being comfortable driving full-sized vans in urban, rural, and highway settings.

STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

How To Apply:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/j/418683-29461
Apply by:
July 26, 2016