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Educator
South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Overview: The South Carolina State Museum Education team is searching for this year’s group of amazing educators! Educators on our team should be enthusiastic, dependable, and creative. Individuals must be quick learners, self-starters, and be able to handle a fast-paced and always changing environment. Successful candidates will be valued and fully contributing members of the Audience Engagement Team, responsible for a variety of educational activities in several subject areas with a heavy focus on STEAM education. Education content ranges in grade level from Pre-K through High School.
Reports to: Manager of Education and Interpretation
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Developing, writing, and teaching educational and standards-based activities (both hands-on and auditorium style) focusing on STEAM initiatives. Candidate will also be asked to learn history, art, and natural history fields in order to assist with teaching those classes as well. There is an extremely heavy emphasis on science and exciting, large-group presentations.
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Must be able to follow safety regulations in a laboratory setting.
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Will need to assist with materials management and organization.
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Must be willing to drive long distances and go on outreach presentations throughout the state.
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Will need to present both live and pre-recorded planetarium shows and educational programs to museum guests of all ages in a theater setting. May also be trained and responsible for running 4D shows, the observatory, and assisting with Group Visits and Front Desk duties as required.
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Responsible for the safety and well-being of both small and large groups of students.
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Other development opportunities include projects such as camps, scout clinics, pre- and post- visit educational materials, exhibition exploration materials, public programs, and more! Development may include but not be limited to writing the activities, ordering and organizing supplies, and recording instructional videos.
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Educators also assist with things like guided tours, education stations, and pop-up exhibitions. Some of these activities are for evening or adult events.
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The Audience Engagement Team is responsible for many of our accessibility efforts, including an Accessibility Morning the 2nd Saturday of every month. Members of our team must have a passion for serving all children and families and be comfortable with individuals who may be disabled or have special needs.
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Must be available to work Monday-Friday, April 14-18 for Spring Break Camp.
Qualifications:
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Salary $12.50 - $13.50 Hourly
Hiring Range - Min. $12.50 Hiring Range - Max. $13.50
https://scmuseum.org/who-we-are/human-resources/job-openings#part-time-positions
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Sonja Bradford - Director of Human Resources and Inclusion
803-898-4939
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