Job Posting for Education Department Supervisor at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
Job Title: Education Department Supervisor
Department: Education
Reports to: Education Department Manager
Position Purpose
The Education Supervisor is principally responsible for maintaining a consistent informal education experience conducive to exploring curiosity through creativity, and building a culture and environment to foster wonder.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Supervise assigned staff and volunteers, including participation in regular performance evaluations
Develop and maintain comprehensive program policy and procedure
Work cross-departmentally with Education, Operations, Exhibits/Facilities, Development, and Administration/Finance to ensure smooth collaboration toward museum goals
Coordinate contractors as need
Maintain functional program space within the museum in collaboration with other departments
Ensure that all supervised staff are adequately trained and equipped
Uphold standards of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion both internally and externally
Advocate for visitor experience
Supervises:
Educators, temporary/seasonal staff, and volunteers within the Education department.
Primary Areas of Focus:
Onsite Education Programs: K-12 Field Trips and other Education visits to ScienceWorks
Off-site & Outreach Programs (off-site visits, rural/underserved engagement, community outreach)
Events (education and general support)
Seasonal Camps
Representative Duties:
Schedule off-site outreach programs and onsite camps/classes/workshops
Assist Education team members in direct instruction/delivery of onsite programs
Collaborate with the Education Department Manager to recruit, hire, train, and supervise a pool of Educators, temporary/seasonal camp staff, and volunteers/interns
Develop informal integrated curriculum aligned with the Framework of Next-Gen Science for outreach and camps; assist in development of curriculum for field trips, public programs, and exhibits
Data collection and periodic reporting to Education Manager on progress toward strategic goals
Build and maintain positive working relationships with educators and school/district administrators throughout ScienceWorks’ service area
Collaborate with Marketing team toward promotion of all Education programs
Assist Development staff by providing content and feedback on grant proposals
Assist Education Manager in conducting, coordinating, and leading teacher, staff, and board training workshops in NGSS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic understanding of:
The process of inquiry-based hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education
Science pedagogy from pre-k through high school
Informal education in the context of museum programming
Demonstrated ability to:
Manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Effectively explain information and guidelines to staff, volunteers, and visitors
Design and maintain forms and well-organized files
Supervise individuals, programs, and events
Collect, organize, and analyze data with basic statistical knowledge
Engage with learners of all ages, knowledge, and experience levels to facilitate learning through hands-on activities, discussion, explanation, and/or demonstration
Support the design of constructivist learning experiences for children and adults that integrate hands-on, curiosity-based, inquiry-led STEAM education in collaboration with Education team/Education Manager/Executive leadership
Lead and support the design of evaluation tools to collect data on program effectiveness and modify programs in response to data
Assess the needs of learners from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and identities; adjust learning experiences to meet learner needs
Plan and lead meetings and present to small and mid-sized groups
Word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar software, including Google Suite. Database and graphic design software skills a plus
Essential Traits
Reliable, self-starter
Collaborative team leader
Well-organized, attention to detail
Dedicated to education
Dedicated to outstanding customer service
Commitment to teamwork to further the mission, vision, and values of ScienceWorks
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of education or public outreach experience
OR Associates degree plus five (5) years of education or public outreach experience
Experience managing people and projects
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with museum or nonprofit environments
3-5 years experience in informal education
Demonstrated ability in curriculum development
Demonstrated ability in program evaluation
Basic graphic design and digital production skills (e.g. making flyers in Canva)
Knowledge of CRM (customer relationship management) software, spreadsheet creation/use, and communication software platforms (e.g. NeonCRM, Google Suite, TimeNet/HRPyramid, and Slack)
Fluency in second language
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience level:
2 years
Shift:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekly day range:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Ashland, OR 97520: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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