Instructor

Texas State Aquarium • Corpus Christi, TX

8h

About The Position

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one-of-a-kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience. Responsibilities include but are not limed to: Instruct educational programs, on and off site, for school and public audiences adhering to program goals, curriculum and quality customer service standards as outlined by department and/or Aquarium procedures. Programs include, but are not limited to Homeschool, SeaCamp, Outreach, Special Events, Public Presentations, Animal Encounters, Exclusive Encounters, and/or Aquavision. Scheduled to work on Exhibit to engage with guests and provide instruction/guidance Use best practice teaching strategies that incorporate audience inclusiveness, inquiry and STEM content accuracy. Properly use and maintain teaching resources and equipment, including but not limited to those for field, lab and classroom use. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill Properly handle and utilize live animals, adhering to established guidelines and protocol .

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in marine or related natural sciences or in education with a science emphasis preferred.
• Six months to one year experience teaching (informal, formal, or a combination).
• An equivalent combination of education or experience may also meet the required qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard or SCUBA Certification by an accredited organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct educational programs, on and off site, for school and public audiences adhering to program goals, curriculum and quality customer service standards as outlined by department and/or Aquarium procedures.
• Programs include, but are not limited to Homeschool, SeaCamp, Outreach, Special Events, Public Presentations, Animal Encounters, Exclusive Encounters, and/or Aquavision.
• Scheduled to work on Exhibit to engage with guests and provide instruction/guidance
• Use best practice teaching strategies that incorporate audience inclusiveness, inquiry and STEM content accuracy.
• Properly use and maintain teaching resources and equipment, including but not limited to those for field, lab and classroom use.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill
• Properly handle and utilize live animals, adhering to established guidelines and protocol

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree