Senior Education Specialist - Elementary Educator Programs
Company: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Location: Modesto
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating
an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We
firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and
voices, working together, increases our capacity to serve our
visitors and fulfill our mission. We welcome people from all walks
of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ
individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. Job
Summary Under limited supervision, manage all aspects of multiple
Education programs and/or projects, with a focus on STEM
professional development programs for elementary educators;
delegate tasks to the program staff; coach and review their work;
provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders; draft
articles and papers for publication; stay informed as to the latest
science, opinions, strategies, and standards with respect to formal
and informal STEM education and programming as well as our target
audiences; teach STEM programs, in both English and Spanish, to
PK-12 students; manage special projects as they arise and represent
the Education Division both internally across divisions and in the
community as needed; perform other duties as assigned. Core
Activities: Program Delivery: Lead existing training sessions for
professional educators and lead existing educational sessions for
PK-12 students, in both short-term and long-term programs,
including: Develop a full understanding of and expertise in the
topic Gather necessary learning tools, props, documents, and/or
presentation slides Identify and implement modifications to
existing learning tools, props, documents, and/or presentation
slides based on the needs of the specific audience and the latest
research Facilitate in-person and online sessions, assessing and
adjusting as-needed during the sessions based on the developmental
and learning needs of the specific audience Build and maintain a
positive, culturally responsive program environment that encourages
strong relationships among and between program participants,
volunteers, and staff Program Development: Lead colleagues to
create, test, and iterate short- and long-term programs, including:
Front-end audience evaluation and research to understand the needs
of the specific audience Identify existing and needed curriculum
for the program to meet stated learning goals Create program
agendas with estimated timing, materials, and facilitators Identify
and implement modifications to program agendas based on evaluation
results and the latest educational research Ensure programs utilize
culturally responsive education strategies Curriculum Development:
Create, test, and iterate NGSS-aligned, inquiry-based curriculum
for PK-12 students, including hands-on activities, interactive
presentations, and digital products such as online courses and
educational videos. In creating curriculum, allow for learners'
diverse needs, developmental stages, and conservation readiness;
and integrate culturally responsive teaching practices. Stay
informed on the latest science, research, opinions, strategies, and
academic standards with respect to formal and informal STEM
education and programming and the needs of our target audiences.
Train, mentor, and coach program staff in leading existing
educational sessions to PK-12 students and/or educators, adjusting
as-needed based on the needs of the specific audience prior to and
during the session. Provide performance feedback to staff and
management, as needed. Supervise part-time staff, seasonal staff,
and/or volunteers, helping them work toward professional goals
while they plan and deliver parts of short-term and long-term
Education programs. Manage work plans for assigned programs and
projects, including outlining necessary tasks for project
completion, assigning select logistical and operational tasks to
program team members, and monitoring to ensure task completion.
Report milestone progress to management. Collaborate with
management to build program budgets and manage to the approved
budget. Manage all aspects of equitable program recruitment,
including: Engage with community members connected to the target
audience Collaborate with Marketing to create and edit recruitment
tools such as websites, flyers, and emails Create applications
Oversee the application review and acceptance process, with a focus
on equity Communicate directly with program applicants Design new
or improve existing evaluation tools and methods to measure program
outcomes in collaboration with Education Division leadership and
outside consultants. Implement existing evaluation tools, analyze
the resulting data, and report progress toward achieving target
program outcomes. Contribute to the peer-reviewed publication of
educational research findings through academic writing and editing.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with program
participants, community members, other educators, and leaders in
the field of equitable environmental STEM education. Preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Bachelor's degree with an
emphasis in natural science, formal or informal education,
curriculum, youth or educator development; or equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience Advanced
education combined with 4-5 years formal and/or informal teaching
experience Demonstrated success teaching marine science content and
utilizing integrated STEM educational practices Strong experience
with national and state standards, teaching methods and
professional and/or youth development strategies Experience
teaching learners from a diversity of backgrounds, developmental
stages, and abilities Commitment to and experience with culturally
responsive education Demonstrated success overseeing projects and
leading project teams Demonstrated success building and maintaining
positive learning environments with a diversity of program
participants, including strong team building skills Able to write
clearly, concisely, and fluently in English Strong speaking skills
Strong organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills Strong
time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple
simultaneous projects Flexible with changes in work priorities
Familiarity with Monterey Bay natural history, as well as marine
and basic science Experience and comfort in the use of technology
as an educational tool with students and adults, including but not
limited to iPad apps, Google Suite, and web-based educational tools
Ability to work within, and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's Core
Values Teaching credential Extensive experience integrating STEM,
including experience training other educators in technology
integration and maker tools, and managing Apple hardware Fluent
Spanish speaking and writing skills Annual Compensation Range
Minimum: $62,300.00 USD annually. Starting rate will vary based on
previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge
set.EducationPreferred: BachelorsPreferred:
DoctoratePDN-96ddc1da-71fe-43c2-b981-fecd11127db5
Keywords: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Modesto , Senior Education Specialist - Elementary Educator Programs, Education / Teaching , Modesto, California
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