Educator of Community Learning - Full Time

About the role

The Educator of Community Learning will facilitate playful, engaging, and hands-on STEAM activities for children and families at Discovery Lab in our Science Lab, WorkShop, and Little Lab spaces as well as in a variety of settings around the Tulsa area. This position ensures guests have a world-class experience that sparks joyful curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Energetic facilitation of STEAM activities in a variety of settings, including Science Lab, WorkShop, Little Lab, and community partners hosting STEAM Booths.
• Engaging guests of all ages, including students and teachers on field trips, families playing to learn together, and community groups.
• Collaborating with the education team, problem-solving, and effectively communicating.
• Assisting other staff as needed and maintaining a positive attitude to support front-line teams.
• Supporting front-line operations as required and performing other duties as assigned by a direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Effective customer service skills.
• Professional communication skills.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching, either in a school setting or an informal/out-of-school setting.
• Ability to present 21st-century process skills and engage with diverse learners.
• Comprehensive understanding of STEAM and educational topics.
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to focus and communicate openly.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to safety and security issues.

Work Environment

• Moderate to loud noise environment.
• General office, classroom, and community settings.
• After-hours and weekend work required.
• Schedule varies depending on staffing needs.

Physical Demands

• 20% sitting, 70% standing.
• 10% lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 30 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Flexibility and resilience.
• Reasoning and decision-making.

Pay

$16.34 - $22.06 per hour

Classification

Nonexempt, regular full-time position.