Museum Educator 1 - 135285

This position will work June 13, 2025 to Sept 6, 2025. There are 3 shifts available:

Position 1: (Tues, Thurs, Sat)

Position 2: (Sun, Mon, Tues)

Position 3 (Wed, Thur, Sat)

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

Under the general supervision of the Public Education Program Manager and work direction of the Public Programs Coordinator, the position is responsible for assisting in the implementation and presentation of science education programming. Research accurate science content and provide Education programs, interpretation, 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, infants and toddlers, adults, pre-K to 12, college students, and teachers. Programming includes but is not limited to onsite public engagement, youth programs such as camps, and public programs including special events, outdoor programming, and tours. Summer programming will focus significantly on interpretive programming, providing guests information about our exhibits and collection. Instructional responsibilities include having a broad-based knowledge of marine science content; using appropriate materials, teaching strategies, and curriculum to implement programs, including recommending revisions as needed; adhering to aquarium and university policies and procedures; and providing high-quality guest service. Assist in mentoring program volunteers and student employees.

• 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

• Knowledge of educational program content and objectives in appropriate subject area. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to teach and/or interpret basic marine, Earth and atmospheric science concepts, including the nature and practices of science.

• Knowledge and familiarity with best practices in teaching inquiry-based science.

• Educational programs delivery and management skills including experience working collaboratively with a team of diverse individuals. Ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally.

• Computer skills with business software systems in the completion of work assignments (for example, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

• Analytical skills to work on program or targeted audience needs assessments. Use of critical-thinking, problem-solving, creativity, time management and organizational skills to meet Departmental and Organizational goals in a team environment.

• Effective reading, verbal, written communications and presentation skills.

• Ability to follow directions and adhere to established guidelines and procedures. Ability to take initiative and work with appropriate supervision to reliably meet goals and objectives.

• Must be available three days out of a 7-day work week, including one weekend day, and will require schedule flexibility to accommodate morning and evening programs, holidays, and special events. Seasonal hours include shifts that extend until 7 or 8pm depending on time of year.

• Some programs may involve outdoor, water, or sea-going activities, require lifting tanks and equipment, and handling live organisms.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

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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