What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafe Barista/Time and Space position at Paramount Schools of Excellence, Inc?
Role and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Time & Space Discovery Center Coordinator develops, directs, and administers a planetarium which supports curriculum and serves as an educational and entertainment facility for students, school groups, and the community.
Responsibilities
Oversees the operation of the planetarium and its displays, presentation formats, schedules and hours of service, and programs.
Works with faculty to integrate planetarium capabilities with curriculum in astronomy, physics, and other sciences and curriculum.
Coordinates and directs programming, staff training, and outreach to schools, groups, and visitors. Directs scheduling and present planetarium programs for the college's classes, schools, community groups and the public.
Develops, modifies and installs new programs.
Researches, writes, produces and updates existing programs to offer continuous new visual and lecture content.
Works with faculty to enrich college coursework and programming with planetarium resources.
Oversees maintenance of planetarium facility and equipment.
Participates in the design, build, setup, and maintain planetarium equipment as necessary; contacts outside vendors as needed for repairs; maintains documentation and inventory files on equipment.
Plans and schedules planetarium star shows, courses and special events; modifies programs by adding and rearranging projectors and special effects. Note that events may be scheduled on weekends, holidays, and special celestial occurrences.
Sets up systems for handling admissions and other fees and charges; accounts for receipts, school/group initiated purchase orders and other arrangements and trains others to do the same.
Researches and prepares preliminary budget recommendations related to planetarium operations, taking into consideration schedule proposals, equipment, and income projections.
Purchases new equipment, tools, and shows based on approved budgets; coordinates and oversees maintenance contracts and other related technical requirements of facility.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Abides by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the executive director and as noted in the staff handbook.
Maintains ongoing, consistent, and supportive communication for the classroom as noted in the school’s frameworks.
Assumes all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions.
Program planning and management
Contributes to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the school.
Is prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects.
Human resources planning and management
Establishes a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in Astronomy, Physics, or related discipline preferred.
Three (3) years of progressive experience supporting a planetarium or comparable environment that includes guest relations.
Knowledge of Theories and concepts in astronomy, physics, or related discipline.
Planetarium equipment and technologies used for education and interactive presentations.
Computer operating systems used by the District, desktop productivity software, and specialized applications/simulations software used on astronomy and physics.
New technologies such as web development, multimedia tools, courseware authoring tools, and other instructional technologies.
Scientific math skills sufficient to create and present analytic presentations.
Well-developed human relations skills to deliver inspiring group presentations, in-service education to groups and individuals and to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees. Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite.
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in technology.
Prior experience in charter schools.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
Additional Notes
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Classroom Teacher usually works in standard classrooms, but will frequently be required to complete tasks in in a wide variety of locations within the school campus. The Classroom Teacher works a standard workweek, but additionally may work evenings, weekends, and any additional hours necessary to accommodate activities such as committees, fundraisers, public meetings, and representing the organization at public events.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Paramount Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Paramount Schools of Excellence reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.