Programs Educator - FT

Job Details

Job Location: Scott Family Amazeum - Bentonville, AR 72712Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob Category: Education

Position Title:    Programs Educator

Reports to: Youth Engagement Manager

 

Classification

Type: Hourly, Full-time, Non-exempt

Schedule: varied work schedule will include weekdays, occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Minimum starting hourly rate: $17/hr

Scott Family Amazeum Overview:

The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas and recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We create a fun environment where risk taking, imagining, problem solving, discovery, collaboration, and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow. 

Core Purpose: The Amazeum exists to spark and nurture the curious and creative spirit in all of us.

Through experiences with the Amazeum, individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative, curious, and innovative shapers for the region. Hands-on learning opportunities and inquiry-based discovery allow guests to exercise critical thinking and take risks in the context of play.

The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space. The exhibits and programs are multidisciplinary – based on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) concepts– to further formal educational goals in a high-quality informal learning environment. The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville, AR.

 

Position Summary

The Education Department of the Amazeum is looking for team members who are enthusiastic about promoting creativity, curiosity, and community. Reporting to the Youth Engagement Manager,  Programs Educators will develop, teach, and facilitate curriculum and activities that support the Amazeum’s mission and overall strategic goals. Programming will focus on experiences to impact guests from the general public as well as local community organizations such as Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, homeschool families, 4-H groups, and schools. As key representatives of the Amazeum to the public, Programs Educators will also work as a team to provide excellent customer service, ensure a safe and hygienic space, and help evaluate and improve guest experiences.

 

Essential Functions

Program Development & Facilitation 

• Works closely with Youth Engagement Manager to develop new and improve existing program curriculum, including instructional and operational design, written descriptions and evaluation
• Ensure curriculum and activities adhere to the Amazeum’s education guiding principles
• Models best practices by serving as a primary educator in educational programs and activities to a wide range of ages from 6 - 14 years old. 
• Design, conduct, and modify innovative educational experiences developed for public audiences, ensuring experiences are responsive to all participants’ needs
• Evaluate programs, reflect on their success, and conduct in-depth research and prototyping to improve Amazeum experiences 
• Respond knowledgeably to guests’ questions and follow daily programming schedules 
• Provide programming support for weekend and special events at the Amazeum and off site at community partner organizations as needed
• Provides outstanding customer service in a fast-paced setting and act quickly in a challenging situation 
• Provide supporting facilitation for public audiences on the exhibit floor on occasions

Materials & Equipment Management

• Maintain organized inventory of supplies, equipment, and tools required for implementing educational programs
• Organize and prepare materials for use in onsite and offsite programs and events
• Ensure a safe and hygienic space; reset learning spaces between programs

 

Training and Program Evaluation/Improvement

• Actively participate in scheduled training sessions and meetings; the Youth Engagement Manager chooses training topics based on feedback from the Programs Educators 
• Take initiative to learn about new exhibit content and museum-wide events and news on a regular basis
• Help monitor and adjust the content and execution of educational offerings to improve program quality and guest experience
• In collaboration with the Youth Engagement Manager, creates and delivers training sessi