STEAM Educator - Outreach

About the Role

The Da Vinci Science Center is seeking a creative, passionate educator, scientist, or engineer who loves learning about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, teaching diverse learners, and making a difference in their community. The STEAM Educator will deliver extraordinary, fun learning experiences integrating STEAM subjects across the Lehigh Valley and beyond through off-site programs for students, teachers, families, public visitors, and members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver extraordinary off-site educational programs including:
  • School day and after-school programs
  • Live science shows and science celebrations
  • Live animal programs
  • Mobile fab lab experiences
  • Event add-ons and community events
• Program Delivery:
  • Learn and teach assigned programs, answering questions about the topic (training provided)
  • Drive to program sites (usually within 25 miles, occasionally up to 150 miles) using personal or company vehicles (mileage reimbursed at federal IRS rate)
  • Arrive on time and adhere strictly to program schedules
  • Set up classrooms and teach educational programs
  • Use positive youth development strategies for classroom management, appropriate for diverse learners (primarily K-8)
  • Prioritize safety, especially with chemicals
  • Actively engage all guests in learning experiences
  • Represent the science center professionally to school and community contacts
  • Incorporate feedback into future lessons
  • Clean classrooms after each program (e.g., put supplies away, wash goggles, wipe tables, sweep floors)
  • Carry program materials (up to 50 pounds)
  • Provide guests with information about the Center and its offerings
• Program Development and Training:
  • Attend and actively participate in training sessions on inquiry-based learning, next-generation science teaching, and effective presentation techniques
• Administrative:
  • Monitor and report supply shortages
  • Attend team meetings
  • Complete administrative tasks (e.g., reflection forms, data entry)
  • Assist with kit assembly, museum programs, and organizational tasks
• Support the Science Center’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in all aspects of work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Some college-level education preferred, especially in education, science, technology, engineering, arts, or math
• Experience working with children (required)
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Schedule

Flexible schedule with educators working anywhere from 4 to 29 hours per week, dependent on program assignments and personal availability.