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Summer Science Camp Educator (Education)



We are in search of Summer Science Camp Educators for our Summer Science Camps Team at the Museum. This fun and engaging Science Camp Team works collaboratively to facilitate captivating curriculum for campers and to provide a fun, safe and engaging environment. Along the way, we dive into the wild worlds of space science, health science, paleontology, and zoology!  

Be a Catalyst! If you love inspiring curiosity for science in kids ages 4-12 and want to do so in an informal and fun environment, then working at DMNS and Science Camps may be for you! Camp educators host and provide high quality, engaging, and fun Museum camp programs. 

Job Class: Part Time
Hiring Range: $21.00
Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Direct Reports: 0

This is a seasonal job with fluctuating hours: 
May 6 - June 9Pre-campPT approx. 3-5 hours/week- online and in-person trainingJune 9 - Aug 8CampFT - 35-40 hours/weekAugust 8 - August 22Post-campPT - approx. 8-12 hours/week

Essential Duties

  • Delivers Early Childhood Education (ECE) and children's programs on a variety of topics and through a range of formats which may include or combine: demonstration, dissection, virtual engagement, direct instruction, or theatrical performance.
  • Prepares for program delivery by ensuring content is accurate, logistics are confirmed, and set-up/break-down duties are completed.
  • Assumes an active role in creating a dynamic, visitor focused, and inclusive experience for program participants.
  • Impacts and inspires visitors/participants through skillful engagement and accomplished educational practice.
  • Prioritizes time for frequent and consistent contact with colleagues and volunteers: in person, through email, and meetings

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelors' Degree in Science or Education, related field, or equivalent experience with demonstrated passion for science education in formal or informal setting
  • 1 years' experience in teaching/education or performance required
  • At least eighteen (18) years of age

Must be able to provide a qualification letter from previous employer(s) stating that you have met the experience requirement OR provide proof of Early Childhood Professional Credential in Colorado Shines

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

  • Strong child centered pedagogue
  • Bilingual English/Spanish, with $1 pay differential
  • Responsiveness to the needs of diverse learners and audiences
  • Interest in or knowledge of science and/or culture
  • Demonstrated understanding of informal learning
  • Ability to learn content quickly
  • Demonstrates skills in time and classroom management, dynamic teaching methods/delivery, and problem solving
  • Excellent ability to be flexible and multi-task
  • Enthusiasm for working with and engaging children with patience and empathy
  • An understanding of the day-to-day of Summer Camps, Day Camps, or childcare
  • Teaching degree is beneficial, not required

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, February 28, 2025.  Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

 

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