Educator positions

 

Science Educator-Part-time

The Detroit Science Center is seeking Science Educators. These are part-time positions (up to 29 hours per week) that will be serve as an educator in grant-funded classroom programs, exhibit laboratories, temporary and traveling exhibits for scouting events, birthdays, outreaches, travel science camp-ins and workshops.

Specific Duties include:

• Present programs to groups from ages pre-school to adult.
• Present science activities in the exhibit galleries and other locations throughout the Science Center.
• Present programs at outreach and traveling science events outside the Science Center.
• Assemble and organize supplies for upcoming programs and workshops.
• Work with other staff educators to create new science activities for K-12 children.
• Maintain a presence in the Exhibit Laboratories to assist visitors.

Qualifications:

• Must have a college a background in education, (college degree, past or current college student, or accumulated college credits) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge or interest in one or more of the following:  physical science, life sciences, space sciences and/or engineering and technology.
• Ability to explain new concepts in a friendly and enthusiastic way to audiences who represent a wide range of educational backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills.
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Must be will to work a flexible schedule, which includes weekends and some evenings.

Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] or by mail to: Human Resources,  Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48202 or attend the Detroit Science Center Job Fair on Feb. 13, 2007 from 5-7p.m.

 

 

Stage Presenter/Guide

 

Presenters/Guides provide high-quality interpretive, informational, and educational performances for in-house exhibits, the DTE Sparks Energy Theater and the DaimlerChrysler Science Stage. Presenters also provide high-quality comprehensive demonstrations and activities for special events.

 

Presenters/Guides must display professionalism and flexibility when dealing with the public, clarity in speech to convey ideas and information to assist visitors, the ability to adapt to an audience�s size and needs, flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to learn quickly.

 

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma. Two years of college preferred.

• A background in Anatomy and/or any related science field preferred.

• Dramatic, improvisational, creative public speaking skills and experience.

• Ability to interact well with diverse audiences and patrons.

• Ability to learn quickly and perform without a script.

• Ability to work productively with limited supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work well with all levels of staff, volunteers and the general public.

• Reliable and dependable transportation.

• Evening and weekend availability a must for traveling science, special events, and traveling exhibit.

 

Interested candidates should submit letters of interest and resumes to [email protected] or by mail to Joshua Dawson, Manager of Presentations and Traveling Science, Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI, 48202 or attend the Detroit Science Center Job Fair on Feb. 13, 2007 from 5-7p.m.