Museum of Science and Industry

Senior Educator, Institute for Quality Science Teaching and Learning (IQSTL)

Department: Teaching & Learning
Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

The Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine.

The Senior Educator for IQST-L will coordinate, develop and implement science teacher education courses through the Museum’s Institute for Quality Science Teaching and Learning, a component of MSI’s Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE)

• Develop and implement teacher education programs in accordance with the Institute for Quality Science Teaching, Center for Advancement of Science Education (CASE) priorities and guidelines.
• Continually monitor programs for quality assurance via evaluation; make recommendations and implement modifications based on evaluation findings.
• Remain current in and apply best practices in teacher education and science education for primary and secondary students.
• Collaborate with the Student Experiences and Interactive Videoconference teams to ensure all programs align with overall CASE objectives and are relevant to local, state and national education standards.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise materials assistant, volunteers and interns. 
• Serve as a liaison to create and maintain productive partnerships with external organizations, such as universities and school districts.
• Communicate with internal staff and external partners regarding program logistics.  Act as liaison to create and maintain productive partnerships with formal education community and other internal and external partners.
• Compile financial reports and maintain program budgets.
• Track and report program attendance. Maintain program documentation.
• Collaborate with Marketing Department to raise awareness of CASE programs and initiatives and recruit program participants.
• Collaborate with External Affairs Department on grant proposals and reports.
• Participate in assigned working groups and on cross-department/division Museum teams.
• Maintain departmental responsibilities (meetings, email, phone, etc.).
• Assist with other CASE programs and collaborations as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree or equivalent experience in science, education or related discipline, or 5+ years of related experience and/or training is preferred.
• Experience with science education required.
• Experience in developing and delivering programs for teachers required.
• Experience with middle grades students and teachers preferred.
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of and experience with non-traditional learning environments and informal learning strategies.
• Must be creative and dynamic; exhibit enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and openness to new ideas.
• Detail oriented; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking required.
• Must demonstrate comfort in a team environment, with strong collaboration skills.
• An ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Bilingual ability a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher) required.

How to Apply

The Museum of Science and Industry is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.