Out of School Time Educator

Date Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Requisition ID: 442262

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS):

The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana.  The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science.

Role Overview:

Indiana State Museum is seeking an intermittent Out of School Time Educator to facilitate GSK Science in the Summer programs at offsite locations. The educator would work with the Engagement department for the months of mid-May through the end of July during the 2024 summer session. This position has up to 15 hours a week, scheduled Monday through Friday. Training will occur in late May at the museum. In June and July, most time will be spent teaching programs offsite.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

• Implement and teach outreach programs at locations in the Indianapolis area during the months of June and July, teach

• Modify program activities as necessary to better meet student needs

• Engage students grades 2nd – 6th in hands-on STEM activities

• Mentor and encourage creativity, exploration, and a hands-on, open-ended learning environment

• Manage inventory of program materials

• Complete trainings in late May

• Preparation of program material kits in late May

• Communication with educator cohort

• Collect data from partners through late July

• Travel to Indianapolis area partner sites to observe programs in June and July

• Participate in program feedback meetings at the end of summer programming

• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need for Success:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or degree seeking preferred

• Experience working with children aged K-8

• Formal/informal teaching experience preferred

• Strong communication skills with large groups of children

• Ability to work mid – May through end of July, no programs week of July 1st – 5th

• Ability to work between the hours of 9:00 and 5:00

• Must be comfortable working independently

• Reliable transportation needed

• Completion of online child protection course upon hiring

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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