Teaching Assistant - New York, United States - American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Position Title

Teaching Assistant
Department
Education (YI) 052
Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wideranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The part-time Teaching Assistant will work across programs offered by two departments: 1) Youth Initiatives and 2) Children and Family Learning. The Teaching Assistant will support lead educators in the facilitation of camp, workshop and after-school programs throughout the year. This role works with children of all ages and in a variety of content areas.
This is a part-time position. During the school year (September - June) many programs operate during after-school hours (2-7pm). Peak programming happens July-August during summer camp. Weekend and holiday work may be required, as necessitated by educational programs or special events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist educators with classroom management and instruction techniques during programs.
Assist with classroom setup and cleanup before and after programs.
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for a large student body representing the diversity of the city of New York.
Organize and prepare materials and maintain supply inventories during programs.
Supervise and support students during visits to Museum exhibitions and other activities outside of the classroom.
Lead small group activities.
Coordinate dropoff and pickup of students by caregivers, if applicable.

The expected salary for the Teaching Assistant is $20/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.
Pay will be determined based on several factors.

The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities.

The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of completed collegelevel coursework in a natural science

- or education-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in informal settings (i.e., youth camps, afterschool programs, science immersion programs, communitybased youth groups).
Experience working with diversity, equity and inclusion practices in a community setting.
Experience in fieldwork or a laboratory setting.
Dedication to continued growth in educationrelated careers.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

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