Seasonal Position: Through June 2027, with the potential for permanent employment based on business needs.
Do you love fun, hands-on science? Can you help us share your enthusiasm with the next generation of scientists? Are you ready to be one of our teammates that will inspire and motivate youth to love science? If so, we have the job for you!
Discovery Cube is looking for seasonal informal Science Education Instructor who is personable, energetic and professional, to join our team. Science Education Instructors fulfill our mission by educating young minds, assisting teachers, and increasing public understanding and appreciation for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Part-time and full-time opportunities available.ย
Responsibilities:ย
- Conduct educational programs at school sites and onsite at Discovery Cube with students and families
- Conduct virtual educational programs as needed
- Teach science enrichment activities to students in grades K-8
- Assist children with hands-on projects and activities
- Attend weekly staff meetings and trainings
- Prepare for lessons and master content knowledge-hands-on training and professional development provided
- Collect, store and maintain materials
- Drive to and arrive promptly at schools throughout Southern California
- Perform other duties as neededย
Qualifications:ย
- Bachelor's degree preferredย
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with childrenย
- Experience working in an educational institutionย
- Experience working with science conceptsย
- Excellent written and verbal skillsย
- Knowledge of a second language preferable, but not requiredย
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
- Excellent work ethicย
- Must be able to lift 50 lbsย
- Comfortable learning and teaching basic science conceptsย
- Quick learner
- Flexible- this position requires the ability to maintain a flexible schedule and work in a variety of locations
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to perform and teach to school groups, educators, community-based organizations and families
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Some evening and weekend work requiredย
ย What's In It For You:ย ย
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (full-time employees)
- Optional supplemental insurance coverage (full-time employees)
- 401K with up to 4% match after one year (full-time employees)
- 14 Free general admission tickets per year
- 4 Bubblefest tickets plus admission
- 10% of on-site dining and shopping discount
- Employee discounts through ADP
- Accrued paid time (full-time employees)
- 10 paid company holidays (full-time employees)