Positions Available June 16 2010

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural Sea Center School and Teacher Services Coordinator
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We are looking for a person to lead our formal education programs at the Ty Warner Sea Center, including development, implementation, and evaluation. This person ensures that all the school programs facilitate inquiry-based learning and correlate to California State Science Standards; ensures that all grant-funded programs comply with funding agencies’ guidelines; schedules school visits and collects fees; develops and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of marine science content and best practices for science education.

The successful candidate will have a background in marine sciences and/or education, including degrees and/or credentials; proven success as an educator in classroom, museum, or other setting; enthusiasm for teaching outdoors; strong organizational and leadership skills; dedication to teaching marine science to children; available to work occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings.

To apply for a listed position, send your resume and application with a cover letter (indicating position of interest) to hr@sbnature.org

Or Fax to: 805-569-0937

Or Mail to:
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Human Resources Department
2559 Puesta del Sol Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Positions Available June 15 2010

California Science Center: Educator

The Educator is responsible for delivering high-quality, interactive science education programs to school groups and the general public visiting the California Science Center. The Educator delivers Science Live! Programs and large-scale demonstrations in the exhibit galleries and education facilities. The Educator assists with setting up materials and equipment.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• College background in science, education, theater or related field preferred
• Experience in teaching or working in a museum, informal educational or classroom setting
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with diverse audiences
• Excellent customer service skills and team player
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, holidays and evenings
• English and Spanish bilingual is a plus but not necessary.

Qualifications:

• Presents educational programs for large groups in the Big Lab, exhibit galleries or education facilities
• Tracks guest attendance numbers and surveys for all programming
• Presents interactive demonstrations at other programs such as Summer Camps and other special events
• Tracks the use of consumable supplies and report any required materials or equipment maintenance needs to the appropriate supervisor
• Assists with training new staff and volunteers with education programs

Salary: $11.25 per hour

Send Cover Letter, Resume and Salary History (A Must) to the HR Dept. via fax at 213-744-2673, email to HR@cscmail.org, or mail to the California Science Center Foundation, H. R. Dept, 700 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037. No phone calls please. EOE.