Traveling Programs Education Associate

Description

Traveling Programs teaches science outreach programs to schools, libraries, and community organizations throughout New England and serves over 100,000 people annually. We offer over 25 different programs on a wide variety of science subjects such as chemistry, physics, weather, animal biology, astronomy, and engineering. Education Associates research, develop, and present offsite school and public programs to students, teachers, volunteers and the general public that contain accurate and relevant science principles and concepts in a way that both educates and inspires further interest in science.

Responsibilities

  • Learn about four Traveling Programs per year until their manager decides their retinue is sufficient
  • Teach Traveling Programs 3 days per week, 1-4 sessions per day, 16-250 people per session
  • Drive 5,000 miles per year to reach sites served
  • Assist with development of elements that add to current and new programs such as new demonstrations, activities, and media content

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science or Arts degree preferred.
  • More than 1 year of teaching experience.
  • Up to date drivers license with a clean record required.
  • Building and shop experience preferred.

Additional Details

Work Schedule

This position is full-time, 35 hours/week, Monday-Friday. The hours are tremendously variable depending on teaching assignments and travel time, and can vary week to week.

Salary

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.

Classification

Regular, Full-time

Benefits and Perks

Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

How To Apply

In order to be considered for a position, please email jobs@mos.org with the following:

  • The exact position title in the subject line
  • A resumé and cover letter

Emails are preferred and can be processed more quickly. However, we are also able to accept cover letters and resumés by mail or fax if necessary:

Mail to:

Human Resources Museum of Science Science Park Boston, MA 02114

617-589-0362 (FAX)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Museum of Science seeks to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and sustain a more affirming environment for all staff, interns, volunteers, trustees and overseers. We value expertise gained at the Museum and encourage professional development and career growth.