James E Richmond Science Center Teacher - Hourly

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The James E. Richmond Science Center is seeking an hourly teacher to deliver engaging movies and planetarium shows for diverse general public audiences. This role also involves leading informal learning experiences with content creation and delivery, including public events and summer camps. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, supporting the operations of the science center during these times. The teacher will be responsible for opening, operating, and closing the center, as well as operating the digital dome theater and Science on a Sphere for community presentations. This is a temporary, non-exempt position.

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
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging movies and planetarium shows for diverse general public audiences.
• Lead informal learning experiences with content creation and delivery (public events, summer camps).
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• 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