Summer STEM Facilitator

STEM Facilitator

Organization Overview:

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara region. Through educational, cultural, and recreational programming, visitors experience the places, people, stories, and artifacts associated with the production of carousels, band organs, and amusement devices.

Job Description:

The STEM Facilitator will work collaboratively with the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Education Department, specifically the Education Coordinator, to implement, design, and evaluate STEM programs for youth K - 12th. The STEM Facilitator will work primarily within the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum's Children's Gallery and online with the museum's Carrousel Courier Jr. Blog. The STEM Facilitator is tasked with:

• Conducting STEM Activities
• Posting Weekly STEM / Craft / Literacy activities on the Carrousel Courier Jr. Blog with the Education Coordinator
• Documenting Youth Engagement in the Museum

The STEM Facilitator will report directly to the Education Coordinator. Should there be any concern with doing so, the STEM Facilitator will report to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Executive Director.

Job Requirements:

• Availability Monday-Wednesday and Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm
• Possess experience with children or education in a formal or informal setting.
• Background in education, STEM, history, or a related field
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Reliable transportation

Preferred:

• Experience with NYS education standards
• Experience with using a lesson plan to conduct educational programming.
• Classroom management

Salary and Benefits:

This is a part-time (max 28 hours per week) contract 6 week position that is not eligible for benefits.

Salary is $16.00 per hour.

Staff Discount in Gift Shop

Free Admission to the museum

This position is eligible for high school or college internship credit. Please consult your education institution for eligibility.

Schedule:

Monday 10:00am-4:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am-4:00pm

Thursday Off

Friday Off

Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm

Location:

The museum is located in North Tonawanda, NY.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and

makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. In accordance with applicable law,

HCFM prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital

status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or

mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,

citizenship status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local laws.

People of color, people of all gender identities, disabled/differently abled people, and

LGBTQIA candidates, as well as those of other historically marginalized and/or diverse

backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Please send a resume and two references to Marissa A. Seib at by May 31, 2024. Intended start date is July 1, 2024.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to Commute:

• North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (Required)

Work Location: In person