Program Instructor- STEM Summer Programming (Temporary Assignment)

Must be at least 25 years of age to fulfill chaperone responsibilities as required by program contract.

Weekly salary range for this position is $1545.00.

The Program Instructor works as part of the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program team to facilitate activities from mid-July through end-of-August for rising high school seniors at the Museum of Flight. The WAS team includes the Administrative Coordinator and certified WA state teachers and reports to the WAS Program Manager. Every summer 40 high school students per week are invited to the WAS Summer Residencies. The Residency is a 6-day overnight experience where participants work with aerospace professionals to plan a Mission to Mars tour local industry organizations and compete in engineering challenges. The WAS Program Instructor chaperones afternoon tours leads evening engineering challenges and acts as lead chaperone and emergency contact at the University of Washington campus housing where students lodge Sunday Thursday night. While you stay at the universitys campus housing during Residency weeks the cost of lodging and 2 meals per day will be covered by the Museum.

Summary

The Program Instructor supports the mission of The Museum of Flight by providing a wide variety of instructional leadership and oversight for assigned programs providing mentorship throughout the duration of the program which at times includes the supervision care and ensuring the well-being of student participants. It is paramount this person represents The Museum of Flight its Vision and Mission with the highest level of professionalism and integrity both internally and externally in all aspects of the position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Deliver programming and curriculum in STEM-focused areas to K-12 students (small and large groups) in a variety of settings including on-site (at the museum) or other learning settings.
2. Manage student behavior act as in-loco-parentis at off-site/overnight programs and provide educational and program support to participants.
3. Assume program leadership responsibility and authority over students during non-program hours yet still under supervision by The Museum of Flight.
4. Communicate and coordinate with internal departments in regard to the needs and logistics of program(s).
5. Act as a point of contact and provide general support for all stakeholders internal and external in regard to the program from inception to launch.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of informal or formal education and/or museum work experience in delivering educational programs required.
• Experience working with students grades K-12 required.
• Related experience with adolescents in an academic setting that includes high school level science technology engineering or math (STEM) curriculum a plus.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of/interest in aerospace history museum studies STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) is required.
• Strong knowledge of office collaboration systems such as virtual meeting platforms drive-sharing and digital calendars.

Skills

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to create an environment that inspires and motivates fosters collaboration and encourages open communication.
• Demonstrates efficient communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Teams Excel and PowerPoint.

Abilities

• Able to maintain confidence authority and self-direction in variable and changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in organization diligence problem solving.

License & Certification

• Current First Aid CPR and AED certification or may be obtained prior to first day of programming through the provided Museum certification training or other.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will be assigned a primary schedule with hours based on assigned program.
• May require working additional hours including evenings nights and weekends based on Museum need.
• Some local travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 25 years of age to fulfill chaperone responsibilities as required by program contract.
• On-site attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. with assistance.
• This position works under normal office conditions that include repetitive wrist and arm movement and long periods of sitting or standing.
• On occasion must be able to be physically active 8 hours or more per day.
• The ability to bend carry reach to the side front and overhead push pull focus walk stand twist and squat are occasional requirements in a normal education or office setting.

Benefits

The Museum of Flight offers employees benefits which include accrued sick leave paid working holidays 403(b) retirement plan anda 25% discount at the Museum Store.

Compensation

Weekly salary range for this position is $.

Important Information

The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen learn and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color members of marginalized communities women non-binary and LGBTQIA individuals to apply.

Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race color age sex religion national origin disability veterans status sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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