What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquarium Educator position at The Maritime Aquarium?
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Position Description
The Aquarium Educator teaches a wide variety of programs: onsite, offsite, aboard the Aquarium's vessel, and online. Responsible for using high-quality instructional strategies, attending training, and department meetings.
This is a full-time in-person position working Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. The hourly pay range for this role is $19-$25 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- B.A. B.S. in science and/or education with a focus in biology, ecology, oceanography or related field, plus 2-3 years of experience teaching in formal and/or informal science education settings, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated teaching and presentation skills.
- Strong English written and verbal skills.
- Strong computer competencies with the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds and work in a variety of natural environments (e.g. forests, stream/river habitats and coastal habitats) in a range of weather conditions.
- Current driver's license with a clean driving record.
Desired Qualifications
- Spanish language skills.
- Experience in early childhood education
Essential Functions
- Teaching
- Assume role of lead or assistant educator in preparing and presenting classroom, exhibit gallery-based and field-based programs targeting children and adults representing a range of ages. Includes duties related to:
- Class preparation / set-up / take-down;
- Teacher communication;
- The presentation of prepared curricula utilizing a variety of educational aids (e.g. live animals, audio/visual equipment, artifacts, microscopes, dissecting kits)
- Assume role of lead or assistant educator in preparing and presenting classroom, exhibit gallery-based and field-based programs targeting children and adults representing a range of ages. Includes duties related to:
- Administrative and professional development
- The organization, inventory, and restocking of education materials and supplies.
- Attend all required staff training and meetings.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Maritime Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $19 - $25