The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Educator for Teen and Adult STEM Programs.  This position will report to the Director of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  - work with teens, including teen docents, developing demonstrations and interpretation activities for them to do on the floor, as well as guiding, training and supervising them;
  - liaise between teens and their schools and teachers when programs are in cooperation with schools;
  - work directly with staff and teens involved in internships and advanced coursework to develop a coherent set of intern programs;
  - work with teachers of youth, designing field trips and professional development opportunities as appropriate;
  - work with staff to design, develop and evaluate programs that enhance science literacy and engagement with science for the general visitor population.

Education and Experience:
	
  - a Bachelor’s degree in science education, physics, astronomy or a related field, a Master’s degree in education or educational design is preferred;
  - five years of experience designing and teaching in instructional settings that involve work with youth and teaching of complex science topics, K-12 classroom experience and additional work with teachers doing curricular design and professional
    development is preferred;
  - the ability to teach, mentor and manage high school students in   science and other STEM topics;
  - instructional and program design experience promoting science skills and knowledge;
  - some budget and timeline management required.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume or CV and a salary history by June 1 to:

	Marguerite E. Dawson
	Director of Human Resources
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	Telephone:  312.322.0591

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Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
The Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60605

Phone 312.322.0591
FAX   312.322.9909
Email  [log in to unmask]
URL    http://www.adlerplanetarium.org 

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