Current Openings
Discovery School Early Education Teacher
Job Description
Join our STEM based preschool team at Science Sprouts Discovery School (438 E. St. Louis St) as we prepare tomorrow’s future leaders each and every day with fun, engaging, hands-on and memorable learning activities through play! We’re looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person that’s ready to lead our kiddos toward a bright academic future through intentional lesson plans tied to learning standards for kindergarten readiness and beyond with a behavioral environment that follows natural order consequences. This person will support our classrooms with kids from 3-4 years of age, perform cleaning duties, and other tasks assigned by the director. Early Childhood Education Certificate for (birth-grade 3) or a two year associates in Early Childhood required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Early Education Degree (birth-grade 3) or Associates in EE (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Springfield, MO 65806: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Apply:
Please email resume to Erin Jaeger at ejaeger@discoverycenter.org
Discovery Center STEM Instructor
Title: Discovery Center STEM Instructor
Status: Part-time, non-exempt
Reporting Relationship: Supervised by Director of Education
Note: Weekend and evening availability needed and hours flexible based on programming
Position Description:
The STEM Instructor will assist the Education Director with the research, development, teaching, and evaluation of the museum’s STEM education programs that inspire lifelong learning both on and off-site. Examples of programs include:
Outreach Teaching – Providing innovative and interactive in-school instruction on standard-aligned STEM topics which enrich classroom teaching. Requires travel to various school sites, libraries or other community events within a travel distance of 2 hours of driving time.
Distance Learning – Conduct educational courses via video conferencing through an effective, highly engaging, enthusiastic instructional presence. Classes come on a “virtual field trip” to DCS and learn chemistry, physics, biology, earth/environmental science, geography, and culture.
In-House Education Programs – Teach in-house programs that are generally 30 – 45 minutes long to grades pre-k-12. A variety of topics are offered. In addition, summer workshops are offered at DCS from June-August. Develop curriculum and teach summer classes.
Summer of Science- Lead entertaining hands-on science themed summer camps. The STEM Educator is responsible for maintaining clean camp environments, writing and facilitating camp activities. (Seasonal)
Essential Skills/Expectations:
- Approaches learning and play opportunities with creativity
- Comfortable working independently
- Develop and implement outstanding educational programs and interactive hands-on activities that align with national standards.
- Display an effective instructional leadership presence for programs
- Establish rapport with students and teachers
- Create an inclusive learning environment enthusiastically and professionally.
- Become exceptionally familiar with programs and able to present for such groups as field trips, scout groups, home-school, summer workshops, assemblies, and professional development opportunities.
- Ability to use technology for curriculum research, program development and group instruction
- Collaborate with DCS staff, interns, volunteers, student docents, Board members, and community partners as a member of a team to expand the educational opportunities offered through DCS.
- Assure that program components are complete, including acquiring supplies, cleaning and restocking program kits after teaching.
- Maintain neat and orderly classrooms, museum exhibit space, program kits, and shared office space.
- Play a significant role in developing and implementing participant recruitment strategies.
- Submit plans, documentation, and evaluations to Education Director in a timely manner.
Travel Requirements:
- Maintain a valid driver’s license that has not been restricted, revoked, or suspended
- Maintain reliable transportation to enable travel to offsite visits within 2 hour driving range, or ability to rent a vehicle, with proof of vehicle insurance maintained on a current basis.
- Able to stand for long periods of time in making presentations.
- Must be able to drive for up to 2-hour periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in science, education or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with children, preferably in education setting with knowledge of educational techniques, classroom management and child development.
- Strong background of broad knowledge in basic science, engineering and math, or research is helpful.
Apply:
Please apply via LinkedIn or by emailing resumes to Riana Clark at rclark@discoverycenter.org