K-12 School Programs Specialist

Great Lakes Aquarium•Duluth, MN

1d•$17

About The Position

The K-12 School Program Specialist is a foundational position within the Learning and Engagement team at Great Lakes Aquarium. This position is responsible for scheduling school groups and communicating regularly with teachers, teaching classes both onsite and in local classrooms, professional development workshops for teachers, and maintaining the Teacher Resource Center, a lending library for local educators.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Must be able to communicate effectively in noisy, crowded conditions.
Must have interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must be comfortable talking on the phone.
Must be comfortable working with and around a variety of animals.
Must be able to work safely around animals and their habitats.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to get trained.

Nice To Haves

degree in environmental education, education, or other science-related field.
2+ years experience teaching students ages 5-18 in formal or non-formal settings.
2+ years experience in curriculum writing and working knowledge of best practices for non-formal science education.
ability to drive a 15-passenger van, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Respond to inquiries regarding group visits, including school groups, Homeschool groups, and youth extracurricular groups or adult tour groups.
Respond to and schedule inquiries regarding overnight experiences for groups.
Direct inquiries to other team members for additional follow-up as needed.
Schedule staff and spaces as needed to meet community learning program demand.
Process and confirm reservations for visiting schools and groups.
Schedule teaching staff to cover upcoming community learning programming.
Coordinate use of the Discovery Center with other Aquarium departments.
Develop and update GLA class curriculum and teaching tools to fit current academic standards, audience needs, and the animal collection.
Collaborate with the Community Learning Manager on the purchase and upkeep of curriculum supplies.
Develop and maintain curriculum, kits, and equipment for the Teacher Resource Center.
Teach classes to visiting groups or as outreach at local schools.
Plan and lead the summer teen camp, Waves, which focuses on water-based career exploration for 9th-12th graders.
Collaborate with the Community Learning Manager to develop front-end, formative and summative evaluations of K-12 learning programs.
Increase the accessibility of Great Lakes Aquarium programming for youth in the region through strategic partnerships within ISD 709, other local districts, and community youth organizations.
Develop and facilitate professional development for educators on-site, in the field, or online.
Maintain and support partnerships with regional science, education, and museum professionals.
Coordinate and host visiting organizations to deliver professional development.
Market the Teacher Resource Center via print, digital, and in-person venues to potential stakeholders.
Coordinate training and lending of materials from the Teacher Resource Center to regional educators.
Participate in weekly Learning and Engagement meetings.
Assist with early childhood and summer camp coverage when needed.
Assist with overnight experiences for groups.
All other job-related functions as assigned by supervisor.