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General Description of Responsibilities: The Science Tutor positions is a part-time role which supports online/hybrid schools, prioritizing high school biology content. The incumbent will be responsible for responsible for engaging and supporting biology students, ensuring academic proficiency and meeting state-based grade level standards. The incumbent will be further responsible for creating rapport with students and District 51 staff, while adhering to EUREKA! policies and guidelines.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Support students and educators for 9th grade biology and general sciences
• Set appointments with students for tutoring sessions
• Communicate with District 51 and EUREKA! staff about educational outcomes
• Entry level data tracking based on student outcomes
• Attend EUREKA! trainings

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in education or degree in science.
• 1-2 years of classroom experience.
• Ability to build rapport with students, create engaging methods of curriculum delivery.
• Attend classes in person and online to connect with students and observe teaching of curriculum and language use.
• Accurate documentation of student outcomes, communicating outcomes with District 51 and EUREKA! Administration.
• Ability to pass FBI and CBI background checks, pass District 51 background check.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination records

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience with students in non-traditional educational settings.
• Scaffolding techniques for tutoring sessions by using digital tools in online meetings to explain, create visuals, and engage students.
• Adequate experience with Gmail and Google calendar.
• Strong in-personal and digital communicator.
• Have experience to use digital tools to creatively communicate complex concepts to students.

Additional Information:

Wages are dependent on the applicant's qualifications. Hourly wages start at $20.00/hour.

To formally apply, please send in a copy of your most recent resume to hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org with "Science Tutor: FirstName, Last Name" in the email subject line. Our hiring team will reach out to you within seven days. If you have any questions about the position, you can reach out to our hiring team at hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org. The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to the entire duration of employment or possible employment. EUREKA! is an equal opportunity employer.

General Description of Responsibilities: The Math Tutor position is a part-time position that supports in-school math tutoring offered through the EUREKA! Science Museum and School District 51.The incumbents will be responsible for engaging and supporting 3rd-5th or 6th-7th grade students in their D51 math classes with the guidance of their classroom teacher, through small group instruction support. Available math tutoring hours will be during the school day between the hours of 8:30-3:00PM. This position requires a strong leader who is passionate about education, has a desire to work with youth, and who can provide meaningful, fun learning experiences to participants. The purpose of this tutoring program is to close the achievement gap and increase math success and self-efficacy in students. Schools will customize their tutoring model based on their specific math needs and equity challenges. Position requires continual data tracking of student outcomes for grant stipulations.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Support math teachers in local schools through instruction support for 1st-8th grade
• Building connections with students
• Assisting with student accountability
• Communicate with the classroom teacher regarding student outcomes
• Entry level data management for student outcomes
• Interact with student participants in a positive manner
• Communicate with EUREKA! Supervisor(s) regarding schedule and feedback

Requirements:

• Available Monday-Thursday 10am to 3pm
• 1-2 years of experience working with students ages 8-13
• 1 year of classroom experience
• Comfortable with elementary and/or middle school math concepts
• Commitment to equity, growth mindset (for self and students), high expectations
• Successful outcomes on a criminal background check

Desired Qualifications / Experience:

• Associates degree or higher
• Prior tutoring experience
• Education related to math or education
• Experience working for grant funded programs
• Engaging and relatable to students

Additional Information:

Wages are dependent on the applicant's qualifications. Hourly wages start at $20.00/hour. To apply, submit this application. Our hiring team will reach out to you within seven days. If you have any questions about the position, you can reach out to our hiring team at hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org. The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to the entire duration of employment or possible employment. EUREKA! is an equal opportunity employer.

General Description of Responsibilities:

The STEAM Instructor position is a full-time or part-time, year-round position that assists with all educational programming offered through the EUREKA! Science Museum and other partner organizations.

The incumbents will be responsible for engaging and educating children in preschool through 12th grade about STEAM using demonstrations and hands-on activities. STEAM Instructors deliver educational content in camp programs, after school programs, no school days, tutoring, field trips, birthday parties, outreach demonstrations, and more. The individuals in these positions will be responsible for developing and co-instructing STEAM lessons, providing inquiry based feedback to program participants, and managing classroom behavior. This position requires a strong leader who is passionate about science education, has a desire to work with youth, and who can provide meaningful, fun learning experiences to program participants.

Essential Job Functions:

• Co-instruct lessons EUREKA! STEAM Camps
• Effectively manage classroom behavior, build positive relationships with students
• Support math instructor in local schools as a Math Tutor
• Supervise an after school program on site, providing supplemental STEAM education
• Communicate with participants and families regarding registration, newsletters, and educational outcomes.
• Entry level administrative duties based

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Experience teaching in a formal or informal setting for two or more years
• Successful outcomes on a criminal background check
• Documentation of COVID-19 immunizations

Desired Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience working for grant funded programs
• Working with diverse groups of students
• Classroom management for trauma informed care
• Active teaching license

Licenses, Certificates or Equipment Required:

• CPR, First Aid, AED training required within 90 days of hire

Additional Information:

Wages are dependent on the applicant's qualifications. Hourly wages start at $20.00/hour. To formally apply, complete this application. Our hiring team will reach out to you within seven days. If you have any questions about the position, you can reach out to our hiring team at hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org. The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to the entire duration of employment or possible employment. EUREKA! is an equal opportunity employer.

General Description of Responsibilities:

The STEAM Intern (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) position is a part-time or full-time position that assists with educational programming offered through the EUREKA! Science Museum. The incumbents will be responsible for engaging and educating children in preschool through 12th grade about STEAM using demonstrations and hands-on activities. STEAM Educators deliver educational content in STEAM camp programs, science-themed birthday parties, staff the Front Desk for the museum hall and more!

The individuals in these positions will be responsible for co-instructing STEAM lessons, providing inquiry based feedback to program participants, and managing classroom behavior, but most importantly - connecting with students! This position requires someone who is passionate about science education, has a desire to work with youth, and who can provide meaningful, fun learning experiences to program participants.

Essential Job Functions:

• Co-instruct lessons with other teachers, STEAM Educators for STEAM Science Camps at museum
• Effectively manage classroom behavior, provide a supportive nurturing atmosphere to foster social, emotional learning and community building for students.
• Support other EUREKA! programming such as Front Desk support, build supply bins for curriculum, engineer and construct exhibits, or other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1 year of experience working with youth ages 5-15 in a classroom setting
• Comfortability with basic science concepts, ability to scaffold curriculum in developmentally appropriate methods
• Must be full-time or part-time college student enrolled in a degree program related to STEAM and / or education or completed degree *see Desired Qualifications/Experience
• Basic computer skills, 1 year experience with Google Suite
• Use a variety of engaging teaching methods to deliver STEAM curriculum
• Successful outcomes on a criminal background check for FBI, CBI, and TRAILS

Desired Qualifications / Experience:

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• 1 year of classroom management experience
• Strong rapport building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication

Licenses, Certificates or Equipment Required:

• CPR, First Aid, AED training prior to employment

Additional Information:

Wages are dependent on the applicant's qualifications. Hourly wages start at $15.50 to $20.00/hour. To formally apply, complete this application. Our hiring team will reach out to you within seven days. If you have any questions about the position, you can reach out to our hiring team at hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org. Interviews for this position will begin in January 2025.

The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to the entire duration of employment or possible employment. EUREKA! is an equal opportunity employer.