Outreach Educator

Organization: Explora! Location: 1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award Position Summary: Responsible for facilitating inquiry-based learning experiences for audiences of all ages. Model Explora’s inquiry-based and materials-rich STEAM pedagogy, demonstrate excellent customer service, create a welcoming atmosphere, be community-minded, and contribute positively to the Explora Education Team. Degree-in-progress in a fi eld of emphasis (i.e. education, family studies, physical science, biology, art, early childhood, etc.) or equivalent experience in out-of-school education settings. Explora is committed to sustaining a culturally diverse staff that refl ects the demographics of New Mexico. Spanish fl uency is a plus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate demonstrations, activities and programs in STEAM for a variety of audiences.
• Facilitate experiential educational programs for a variety of audiences, both at Explora and in the community. Educational program audiences include families, students, after-school, homeschool, multi-day camps, teachers and scientists.
• Facilitate inquiry and experiential educational programs
• Collaborate with other educators and Explora staff members in the development of programs and maintenance of program materials
• Deal appropriately with troubling situations or comments; escalate situations quickly to lead education and/or manager
• Comply with all operational policies of Explora and school sites, especially those involving the safety of program participants, fellow workers, volunteers, and visitors
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere at all times
• Interact well with students, school staff, parents, and co-workers
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license to perform work duties if the position requires activities that require travel.
• Work evening hours for family science nights are area schools with the option of additional hours during the week and on Saturdays.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not comprise a comprehensive list but are intended to provide a representation of the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this capacity; Explora maintains the right to augment or delete duties and responsibilities as business dictates Functional Work Characteristics
• Requires standing and/or walking, with regular need to perform physical actions that include, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling materials, pulling, carrying, and pushing.
• May occasionally require lifting of various materials and equipment to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Facility may expose employee to loud noise levels, temperature changes, and physical obstacles.
• Must pass a federal background check upon employment. Work Conditions:
• Most essential duties are performed in a museum and offi ce environment with exposure to a variety of business equipment and other pertinent materials normally found in this type of work setting.
• Museum facilities may expose incumbent to high noise levels, temperature changes, liquid nitrogen, helium gas, electrical exposure, unpredictable ventilation, dust, and physical obstacles.
• Work is normally performed in an area of limited privacy. FLSA status: up to 28 hours per week (part time) Schedule includes family science nights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday from 5-8pm at area schools. Option to pick up additional hours before school and weekends..