Payroll Title:
MUSEUM EDUCATOR 2 Department:
AQUARIUM-MUSEUM Hiring Pay Scale
$23.95 – $25.86 / hr Worksite:
SIO Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Variable, 8 hrs/day
#123849 Price Education Outreach Coordinator
Filing Deadline: Thu 7/13/2023
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
At the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, we connect understanding to protecting our ocean planet. As the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, we share the spirit of curiosity that drives Scripps’ global research to understand our planet. We engage people in science and invite them to ask questions, explore, and observe to better understand how our world works – Earth, ocean, atmosphere, and life – and our unique role in our global ecosystem. We use science to guide conservation action to support a healthy thriving planet where we feel hope for the future and empowered to make positive change. We connect people with each other, with nature, with science, and with a shared sense of purpose to care for our amazing one-and-only planet Earth.
Our values can be found here: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/about/mission
Job Location: Birch Aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Schedule is Monday through Friday for the school-year months of September through May, and Tuesday through Saturday for the summer months of June through August, and may be flexed to accommodate holidays, special events, and/or extended operating hours, as needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Manager of Youth and Community Programs, the Price Education Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the development, assessment, and implementation of year-round science education programming. Research and provide the highest-level of science content and accuracy for Education programs and activities appropriate for and in alignment with the Aquarium’s role as the public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), UC San Diego. Program audiences include, but are not limited to, multi-generational groups, families, toddlers, adults, preK-12 and college students, and teachers. Serve as Program Lead for programs serving PreK-12 students and teachers, including but not limited to offsite school programs and teacher professional development, and co-lead the Communicating Ocean Sciences to Informal Audiences course. Serve as Program Lead for School Outreach Programs to pre-K to 12 students, including the Beach Science program, a 6th-grade Title I student-focused multi-part experiential learning program that connects to SIO research and scientists. Collaborate with Scripps scientists, teacher leaders and other community partners to develop phenomena-driven, experiential programs that align with NGSS-based formal curriculum and incorporate climate messaging. Communicate regularly with teachers and school administrators to coordinate programs and logistics needs. Program Lead responsibilities include full knowledge of day-to-day coordination of program logistics, objectives and lesson plans; training, mentoring and evaluation of program instructors and volunteers; recommending revisions and making approved changes; and assisting with strategic development of the program. Independently, and as part of a team, develop program descriptions and lesson plans, including the creation, procurement, and organization of materials appropriate to assessment of audience/community needs, investigation of current research and literature, and drafting plans and budgets for approval. As part of a dynamic team, assist with program marketing, staff development and strategic planning, and support of cross-unit programs. Assist in interviewing, hiring, and mentoring of part-time and full-time instructional staff. Implement programs using appropriate materials, teaching strategies and curriculum, recommending revisions as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA or BS in marine science, environmental science, or related natural sciences or in education with science specialization, or combination of related educational background and teaching in the subject matter, or equivalent experience.
- Two (2) or more years experience teaching in a formal or informal science education institution, with a strong emphasis in science interpretation and integration.
- Experience in and working knowledge of the use of the Next Generation Science Standards to develop student-centered preK-12 science curriculum, and ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to develop and support the administration of these types of programs.
- Proven experience in and working knowledge of interpreting and communicating complex scientific research for preK-12 and public audiences using research-based pedagogical strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in and working knowledge of best practices in administration of educational programming, including supporting underrepresented students.
- Experience with best practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Working knowledge of museum educational techniques and appropriate subject area content.
- Working knowledge of the learning characteristics of museum audiences.
- Working subject area knowledge presentation skills to diverse audiences, and in a variety of environments / settings.
- Working knowledge of emerging educational technologies.
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and use appropriate resources to accomplish assigned tasks / duties.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Some programs involve outdoor, water or sea-going activities and may require lifting tanks and equipment plus handling live organisms.
- Background checks, including National Registry of Sex Offender, FBI (live scan) and DMV are required.
- Must have a valid California Driver’s license.
Duties may require direct contact with children (defined as individuals under the age of 18); completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) training will be required. Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA,” Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4).
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Annual Full Pay Range: $37,900 – $85,300 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $18.15 – $40.85
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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