What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educator position at Delaware North at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex?
Compensation: $16.23 - $16.23 / hour
The opportunity
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring part-time Educators to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As an Educator, you will be responsible for assisting with delivering instructional, educational programs related to NASA’s space exploration program and other STEM-themed programs and initiatives. If you have a passion for education, enjoy engaging with guests of all ages, and are excited to inspire curiosity about space exploration and STEM, we invite you to apply.
This position requires you to be available to work 3-5 shifts per week, including a weekend day. The hours can range from early morning to late evening.
Pay
$16.23 – $16.23 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance*
- 401 (k) with company match*
- Paid vacation days and holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave*
- Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
- Weekly pay
- 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
- Attraction share program with 5 visits per year, with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
- Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
- Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
- Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide
*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility
What will you do?
- Assist with delivering education programs and camps.
- Supervise participants in a safe learning environment.
- Operate simulation software, virtual reality equipment, and motion-based simulators in a safe learning environment.
- Have active knowledge of Kennedy Space Center and NASA’s space exploration program.
- Preparing materials and education supplies for camp activities.
- Working with children between the ages of 7- 17 years old.
- You may be regularly required to drive yourself to a remote work location where public transportation is not available and you will be asked to show NASA credentials for entry.
- Drive a company vehicle as needed.
More about you
- Must be 18 years old to apply.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
- Education in a related subject, education, science, or communication preferred. A combination of degree and practical experience will be considered.
- Teaching experience in a traditional or non-traditional education program.
- Excellent communications and organization skills.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
- Prior knowledge and interest in Kennedy Space Center and NASA’s space program.
- Experience with working with groups of children.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.
Physical requirements
- Able to stand for long periods of time including bending, lifting, reaching, and stretching and lift 30lbs or more.
- Includes indoor and outdoor work environments in a hot climate.
- Must be willing to work with chemicals for programs.
- Must be able to operate simulators with heavy moving parts.
Shift details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
Overnight
Weekends
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