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Description:

Summer Camp Educators ignite curiosity and creativity through dynamic, hands-on STEAM activities designed for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. As part of a collaborative team, educators design and lead daily explorations that blend learning and play in a fun, informal environment - creating meaningful learning experiences that foster discovery, confidence, and a lifelong love of STEAM.

Summer Camp Educators will lead four week-long camps and, on alternating weeks, assist with the Camp Extended Care program and prepare for the next camp. Please review Science Museum Oklahoma’s website to review camp topics.

This position is a seasonal, temporary position. This position's end work date is August 7. If employee's time at the museum is in good standing, they would be eligible for rehire next summer.

• Maintain physical appearance of classrooms and the museum by keeping areas clean and organized
• Design and facilitate inquiry-based learning activities that encourage campers to explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math
• Maintain scientific accuracy and educational integrity of all programming information
• Create a safe and engaging environment for experimentation, where campers can explore and learn from trial and error

Encourage critical thinking by asking open-ended questions and helping campers reflect on their learning experiences Adapt programming to meet the needs of diverse audiences, providing differentiation as needed.

• Manage tools, materials, and safety protocols, ensuring equipment is well maintained and properly used

Work closely with colleagues and other museum departments to align efforts with broader organizational goals and initiatives Stay current with trends in STEM education and makerspace/tinkering programming to incorporate innovative teaching practices

• Support additional museum initiatives as assigned to spark curiosity and promote discovery learning experience

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., science, engineering, technology, math) Two (2) or more years of experience as a classroom or museum educator

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) or more years of experience developing STEM education curricula Oklahoma educator certification (traditional or alternative), or an equivalent certification from another state in education Availability Requirements Flexibility to work four (4) weeks of summer camps and, on alternate weeks, assist with the Camp Extended Care program and prepare for the next camp.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Professionally represent Science Museum Oklahoma and its mission Ability to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all guests feel welcome to experiment and create. Must work well with children and be comfortable engaging audiences in a fun and energetic way, including being silly and animated in front of both kids and adults.

Strong background in STEM education, particularly hands-on, inquiry-based learning approaches. Excellent communication skills, including proficient writing and editing abilities. Approachable, kind, and confident demeanor, with a willingness to receive and implement feedback. Independent and proactive work ethic, with the ability to identify and complete tasks with minimal direction, while also thriving in a cooperative team environment.

Practical understanding of safety protocols and best practices for conducting science demonstrations.

Working Conditions This position works in an active and busy children’s museum setting. Work involves frequent sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time. Requires working on a computer for long periods of time Work involves crawling, climbing and crouching Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position has been designated as a safety sensitive position. Safety sensitive positions include job duties that could affect the health and safety of the employee or others.

Working Relationships This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may indirectly supervise Program Team Members and Apprentices. This position must maintain positive working relationships with management, employees, applicants, vendors, and the general public.