Educator 1 (Part Time, Year Round)

The Tech Interactive • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educator 1 will be primarily responsible for facilitating engaging, interactive gallery experiences, including design-based learning programs and exhibits. This role engages with school groups, families, and many other diverse audiences on a daily basis to provide a unique, hands-on learning experience. This non-exempt (hourly) role reports to the Senior Manager, Facilitated Experiences.

Requirements

• Ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences in a variably-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, public speaking, and listening skills.
• Experience working with youth in a traditional or non-traditional educational setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead experiences with diverse audiences in our most open-ended program spaces using our Design Challenge Learning facilitation style.
• Lead school programs as assigned during the school year.
• Support field trip group orientation process.
• Participate in training sessions to build and maintain facilitation and engagement skills.
• Maintain current knowledge about The Tech’s educational programs, membership options, special events, and other visitor-related information.
• Assist in training new staff and volunteers as needed.
• Report non-functioning exhibits, electronics, or lighting to the Engineering and Facilities staff in a timely manner.
• Complete additional related tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees