James E Richmond Science Center Teacher - Hourly

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

10h • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position at the James E. Richmond Science Center, requiring a 12-month commitment with evening and weekend work. The role involves delivering engaging movies and planetarium shows, leading informal learning experiences, and supporting weekend and evening programs. Responsibilities also include the operation of the digital dome theater and Science on a Sphere for community presentations, as well as opening, operating, and closing the center on nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Certified Teaching Degree in appropriate field
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in teaching
• Successful experience with informal learning experiences and camp settings
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrates background in science education, astronomy, and STEM related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in working with student and adult learners
• Demonstrated knowledge of cooperative learning, and appropriate instructional methodologies to engage learners
• Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills
• Evidence of aptitude for emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging movies and planetarium shows for diverse general public audiences.
• Leads informal learning experiences with content creation and delivery (public events, summer camps).
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Director of the James E. Richmond Science Center.
• Works directly with the Director of James E. Richmond Science Center and the science center full time staff to support weekend and evening programs.
• Responsible for opening, operations and closing of the JER Science Center on nights and weekends.
• Operation of the digital dome theater and Science on a Sphere for community presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree