Educator of Community Learning - Part 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 is responsible for ensuring 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 having a positive attitude to support the front-line teams.
• Assisting with front-line operations as needed and performing other duties as assigned by a direct supervisor.

Requirements

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

Work Environment

• Moderate to loud noise environment.
• General office environment and classroom environment.
• After-hours and weekends are required.
• Schedule varies depending on staffing needs.

Physical Demands

• 20% sitting, 70% standing.
• 10% lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling not more than 10-30 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Flexibility, resilience, reasoning, and decision-making.

Pay

$16.34 - $22.06 per hour

This is a nonexempt regular part-time position reporting to the Education Manager.