Job description

Are you looking for a fun, inspiring place to work? We are looking for you! Arizona Science Center is an exciting, fast-paced, and hands-on environment for our guests and team.
At Arizona Science Center, we take pride in providing the perfect mix of fun, education, and excellent service to our guests of all ages. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Learning and Engagement Specialist 1, LES 1, ensures the mission of Arizona Science Center: to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science. The LES 1 provides exemplary STEM engagement outside the museum with organizations across the state.
The LES 1 prepares, presents, leads, and facilitates fun, engaging STEM activities, demonstrations, programs, and camps within the informal learning team. The LES 1 will travel to various sites, including schools, libraries, and resource centers within Maricopa County, with occasional overnight travel throughout the state of Arizona required. The LES 1 provides quality teaching, and parent and community support collaborates with team members and fosters engagement for success in learning.
The LES 1 will offer inclusive and exciting STEM experiences by serving as an outgoing, friendly, and team-oriented leader with Arizona Science Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Prepare, present, and facilitate in-person and virtual hands-on STEM programs for participants in schools, camps, after-school programs, resource centers, libraries, etc.
• Supervise activities and experiments to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences
• Educate students PreK-12 with grade-level appropriate content
• Set up classrooms and prepare and clean materials for programs
• Clean, organize and maintain the upkeep of program materials
• Communicate with schools/program sites before, during, and after programs
• Research inquiry-based activities and assist with the creation and implementation of new program content
• Provide excellent communication with team members and collaborate on projects and programs
• Assist with projects in the Informal Learning Department
• Assist Arizona Science Center team members in delivering the mission of the center

BENEFITS include, but are not limited to, the following.

• 21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days
• 15 days of accrued sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
• Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Arizona Science Center maintains a firm policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and dismiss Employees based on such factors as experience, character, ability, and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
ACCOMMODATIONS

• *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• A science, education, and/or museum background is highly preferred
• Experience engaging people in interactive and hands-on learning experiences
• Experience working in an educational setting with a variety of audiences
• Experience in planning and coordinating activities

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Skills

• Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting
• Skill and knowledge in adapting content and complexity to the ages and interests of program participants
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to present effectively to diverse audiences
• Skills in public speaking
• Ability to manage and engage large and small groups
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and overnights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office, and essential computer functions

Educational System Knowledge

• K – 12 educational systems
• Arizona College and Career Ready Standards
• Next Generation Science Standards Framework
• Knowledge of technology applications and integration in K – 12 grades
• Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

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