Early Childhood STEM Teacher 1- Part-Time

Company: Museum of Discovery and Science
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY: Early Childhood Education Manager SUMMARY: The Early Childhood STEM Teacher 1 will implement our onsite and offsite early childhoodeducation programs for ages birth - 6 years that integrate our education philosophy. QUALIFICATIONS: Six months to one year experience in a formal or informal educational or museum setting.Previous customer services experience plus good communications skills and the ability to speakbefore large audiences. Ability to speak to early childhood ages and interact with families. Abilityto engage in playful learning. Attention to safety and techniques and effectively able to controlcrowds. Have the ability t work under pressure in constantly changing conditions. Have the abilityto stand for long periods of time. Must be available to work weekends, Evenings, and holidays.Must be able to lift 25 pounds. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Teach early childhood educational programs daily to the general public on the museumfloor.2. Work with community partners to provide excellent early childhood programming suchas the Sprouting STEM program initiative.3. Teach programs to children age's birth - 6 years, including Family Science Nights,outreaches, labs, demonstrations, pop-up programs, presentations, and theater shows.4. Teach home school early childhood educational workshops and parent classes.5. Teach early childhood educational camps, classes, story times, birthday parties, andfamily workshop series.6. Provide excellent customer service to all museum guests.7. Provide early childhood tours to audiences.8. Learn how to handle animals by taking and passing all levels of the animal handlingtraining programs.9. Operate 7D Theater, and Mars Rover rides as needed on a daily basis.10. Greet school and recreation groups throughout the year.11. Implement early childhood programming that aligns with traveling exhibits, films, andspecial events.12. Perform these and all other duties assigned. COMPETENCIES: 1. Written and Verbal Communication Skills.2. Excellent customer service skills.3. Time Management.4. Ability to work with little or no supervision.5. Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.6. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.7. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently.8. Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions.9. Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and leadership skills.10. Collaboration Skills.11. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.12. Flexibility.13. Technical Capacity Desired.14. Stress Management/Composure.15. Project Management.16. First Aid, CPR and AED Certification within 90 days of start. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a fast-paced, informal educational museum setting. Must be able toperform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing, walking,handling, reaching horizontally, grasping firmly, reaching above the shoulder, reaching belowthe waist, pushing buttons, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing,sitting on the floor, and carrying items upstairs. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

This is a part-time, non-exempthours of work will vary depending on program scheduling requirements. Must be availablemornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights. TRAVEL: No overnight travel is expected for this REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in early childhood with six months to one year teaching experience in a formal orinformal educational or museum setting. ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: Must have valid class E driver's license and vehicle insurance and registration if using your ownvehicle.Job Type: Part-timePay: $15.00 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Employee discount Life insurance Paid time off

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