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Museum of Science Education Associate 1, Bilingual English/Spanish in 1 Science Park, Massachusetts
Education Associate 1, Bilingual English/Spanish
Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Education Associate 1 - Bilingual English/Spanish will research and present programs and educational programming daily/weekly in both English and that exemplifies academic excellence and guest service to engage and excite our audiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content. The programs will be based on topics in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics. In addition to working with the education team, they will participate in the project development of MOS en Español, expanding the Museum's Spanish language programming onsite, online, and in the community. The educator will stay current in scientific content and continually learn and help develop new programs across all education channels, including in-gallery interpretations, stage presentations, digital content online via live broadcast and prerecorded videos, and outreach, including in-community and in-school programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a variety of STEM programming 2-3 days per week across all education channels in both English and Spanish.
Learn and help develop new programming for both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking audiences, as needed, across all education channels (2-3 programs per year).
Collaborate with other departments to support the development of partnerships with the Hispanic and Latino communities in the greater Boston area.
Learn to teach responsibly and safely using Museum resources - including scientific demonstration equipment like the Theater of Electricity, chemicals, live animals, biological materials, Museum vehicles, and others
Collaborate with others in the department to help maintain 1 - 2 educational areas or key resources such as teaching spaces and stages.
Travel offsite to visit schools or communities as needed.
Regularly work a weekend day.
Occasionally work a flexible schedule including some holidays, some Friday evenings, and other times to accommodate serving guests during school vacations, extended summer hours, and other special projects and requests.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 40 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday
REPORTS TO:
Manager, Museum Programs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors of Science or Arts degree.
1 or more years of STEM fields or education background
Demonstrated proficiency in science and technology education for public audiences (such as a classroom or informal educational setting such as a zoo, aquarium, or museum)
Demonstrated ability to read and Speak Spanish
Proven ability to provide excellent customer service in a high volume environment as well as comfort working In large groups
Comfort with handling and being around live animals
Demonstrated communication skills (verbal/oratory and written)
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously, paying close attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team
STARTING SALARY:
Non-Exempt (Hourly). $25.49-$27.49 an hour
BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, commuter spending account, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, a Museum membership, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.