Manager of Education - Posting No. 1661
Date Posted
December 14, 2009
Employer
Sciencenter
Location
Ithaca, NY
Job Description
Main Functions:
Develops and delivers field trip and afterschool programs on a variety of science topics, and engages museum visitors through hands-on science activities and demonstrations. Works collaboratively with others on special museum projects including grant projects, summer camp, teen programs and teacher professional development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Development and Delivery. Develops and delivers inquiry-based school field trip and afterschool enrichment programs for elementary audiences. Develops, evaluates and delivers hands-on science activities and demonstrations for public audiences at the museum.
Summer Camp. Co-coordinates Sciencenter summer camp program. Assists in hiring and overseeing temporary summer camp staff, delivers programs, and coordinates with community partners and presenters. Oversees counselor-in-training (CIT) component of camp.
Grant Projects. Participates as project team member and collaborates with staff from Education and other departments on grant-funded projects to develop educational materials and/or science content for traveling exhibitions.
Support for Special Projects. Assists Education department staff in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, including teacher professional development and depth programming for teens.
Event Support. Provides general support to Education, Advancement and Visitor Services and Operations departments by assisting with special events and outreach initiatives. Contributes toward the overall vision and planning of the educational programming at the Sciencenter.
Working Conditions:
Non-profit, informal educational organization. Fast-paced environment with many, varied, simultaneous projects. Must work well in both an individual and team setting. Some carrying and lifting of educational materials, tables, and chairs.
Time Commitment:
Full time (40+ hr/wk) exempt position. Periodic travel to schools and other organizations within ~50-mile radius.Supervision of Others:
Program contract staff, interns and/or volunteers, as appropriate.
Job Qualifications
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- Bachelors degree with strong background in science
- Experience delivering hands-on programs in museum, nature center or similar outreach environment
- Passion for working with children and adolescents
- Strong classroom management skills
- Computer expertise (Microsoft office, internet, email)
- Excellent writing skills and strong public presentation and demonstration skills
- Strong organizer (of self/others, work space, calendar)
- Collaborative; team oriented
- Self-directed, proactive and comfortable working independently, yet able to take direction from others
- Creative, flexible, resourceful and willing to learn new things
- Able to work, prioritize and focus amid frequent interruptions
- Valid driver's license with good driving record required
Strongly Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Advanced degree in science and/or science education
- Experience developing interactive programs
- Teaching and curriculum development experience
- Experience working with and mentoring adolescents and teens
- Summer camp management/coordination
- Experience working with volunteers
- Computer skills: Graphic design
Please review the position description and include the following with your application:
· Cover letter
· Resume
List of 3-4 references. Please provide the affiliation, day and evening phone numbers, mailing address, and email address for your references. (Do not send letters of reference – we will contact references directly.)
If you wish, you may send your application as a Word file to: bGold@Sciencenter.org. Please do not send your application embedded in the text of an email message.
Salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications
Contact Information
n/a
Search Committee
Sciencenter
601 First St.
Ithaca, NY 14850-3507
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Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - bGold@Sciencenter.org.