The Tech Museum of Innovation
Full-Time Opening
Science/Technology Instructor

The mission of The Tech Museum of Innovation is to serve as an educational
resource that engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and
experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire young
people to become innovators in developing technologies of the future.

Join a dynamic, creative team operating one of America's premiere science
and technology museums.  Participate in The Tech Museum of Innovation's
major expansion into a new facility scheduled for opening in 1998, in the
heart of Silicon Valley.  The Tech is seeking an experienced professional
to serve as the Science/Technology Instructor.

The Science/Technology Instructor reports to the Science Education Manager.
 This full-time, exempt position provides exposure to all aspects of the
science education program, including development, design and instruction.
Primary emphasis is to instruct the hands-on science and technology labs
offered for elementary through secondary school students.

Responsibilities:
-Teach hands-on science and technology labs (groups of 32-36) with an
engaging style.
-Collaborate in the development of new labs and support material to promote
interest in learning about science and technology through The Tech.
-Collaborate with department staff to create and implement special programs.
-Support the day to day operations of the science labs. These operations
include lab prep and clean-up, inventory, daily instruction and preparation
of written materials for students and educators.
-Coordinate distribution of pre and post activities to educators.
-Collaborate with department staff and Online Services to maintain current
information related to science labs.
-Serve as support instructor for the Idea Lab (technology-based activities).
-Share weekend responsibilities with department staff.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
-College degree in science, technology and/or comparable field of study.
-Teaching credential and minimum of two years of successful classroom
experience desirable.
-Proficiency in the use of technology for teaching and as a tool for learning.
-Ability to effectively participate in department and cross department
project teams.
-Collaborative, enthusiastic individual with excellent communications
skills. Must be flexible and be willing to adapt to the museum's needs.
-Must be available to work on evenings, weekends and holidays.
-Commitment to The Tech's educational mission, exhibits, programs and
long-range plans.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Tech offers excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision
and life insurance.  Send cover letter and resume with salary history to
The Tech Museum of Innovation, Human Resources, 145 West San Carlos Street,
San Jose, CA 95113.  Fax: (408) 279-7149.  Or, e-mail ASCII text file
resume to [log in to unmask] (do not send attachments.)  Calls may be
directed to Judith Fritz, Vice-President of Education & Public Programs at
(408) 795-6141. The Tech Museum of Innovation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. (http://www.thetech.org)



Xuan T. Nguyen
Manager of Human Resources
The Tech Museum of Innovation
145 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA  95113
www.thetech.org
FAX: (408) 279-7149
Phone: (408) 795-6100
Direct Line: (408) 795-6204