Employment
The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum is always seeking dedicated individuals to assist with making the basic elements of science and mathematics available for students and adults to investigate hands-on. Positions at the museum range from part-time STEAM Internships that help run and teach science camps, to administrative positions that help plan programs and reach the public, to engineers that help build exhibits, to full-time teaching positions that make an impact in a significant amount of programs offered at the museum. Please see below for a list of all currently available positions. Applications for STEAM Interns are taken year-round for the upcoming season. If you are interested in volunteering at the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, please see the Volunteer page
Positions
General Description of Responsibilities:
The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum is seeking dedicated, educationally oriented individuals to be STEAM Educators. The incumbents will be responsible for engaging and educating children in preschool through 12th grade about STEAM topics using demonstration and hands-on activities. STEAM Educators deliver educational content primarily in camp programs, as well as birthday parties, school groups, and outreach demonstrations. This highly responsible 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. STEAM Educators will report to the Operations Director and the Education Director.
Essential Job Functions:
- Co-instruct lessons with peers, admin staff, and other EUREKA! staff and volunteers
- Effectively manage classroom behavior
- Engage and interact with parents in a professional and positive manner
Requirements:
- Full-time college student enrolled in a degree program related to STEAM and / or education
- Or, holds a degree in a STEAM or education related field
- Successful outcomes on a criminal background check
Desired Qualifications / Experience:
- Prefer experience working with youth
Licenses, Certificates or Equipment Required:
- CPR, First Aid, AED training required within 90 days of hire
Additional Information:
Wages are dependent on applicant's qualifications. Range from $12.32 - $14.00 / hour
To apply, applicants must submit the following via email to the Operations Director, Austin Solko, at asolko@eurekasciencemuseum.org
- Application
- Resume
- Current school transcripts (unofficial is okay)
