Museum Educator - Youth Leadership & Career P bei None

The Museum seeks a full-time Museum Educator, whose primary role will be to deliver STEM centric education and career pathway programming for teens and young adults. Part of a collaborative, multifaceted Education Department, this position requires creativity, empathy, strong presentation skills, and highly developed organizational skills along with an appreciation for working in a truly unique shared workspace nested within a historic aircraft carrier.

Main responsibilities on the Youth Leadership team: 

•    Assist in the planning, development and delivery of interdisciplinary science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and history-rich education and career pathway programs for audiences spanning middle school through young adults.

•    Assist with assessment and data tracking for programs and events

•    Assist with program alumni outreach and communications

Other responsibilities as a member of the Education Dept. include but are not limited to:

•    During times of high visitation, delivering education programs for all audiences, including K-12 school and community groups, teachers, seniors, families, adult groups, people with disabilities, families experiencing homelessness, and veterans, both onsite and virtually 

•    Representing the Museum and its work at community events

•    Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Museum

The workweek is: 

Tuesday through Saturday during September-June

Monday through Friday for July and August, to coincide with a summer youth employment program 

Evenings and other days as needed with option to flex time

The Museum is open year-round to visitors including holidays, and NYC school breaks. Museum educators are often requested to work during these date/times. 

**A core program of the Youth Leadership team is a six-week summer program.

Qualified candidates will have: 

-  a BA or BS in a STEM subject; Education with a science focus; or related field. MA a plus.

- experience teaching and a genuine interest in sharing STEM content, particularly engineering and design, mathematics, physics, coding or robotics for youth in informal or formal settings

- adaptability, creativity and demonstrated ability to teach interdisciplinary content

- an understanding of youth development and the role of social emotional learning 

- Bi/multi-lingual candidates are a strong plus and highly encouraged to apply 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

▪    Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to navigate the Museum’s decks; occasionally required to move equipment to offsite locations and frequently lift up to 20 pounds.

▪    Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions for extended periods.  The noise level is usually moderate and occasionally loud.