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    Explorers Camp Instructor - Chicago, United States - Museum of Science and Industry

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    About Us: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. MSI's mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

    We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in MSI's garage and more If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you

    The Job: The Explorers Camp Instructor is responsible for delivering summer camp workshops in one of two programs: Early Learning for youth entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade or Youth Camps entering grades 3-12.

    This is a temporary, fulltime summer position beginning Monday, June 17th through Friday, August 16th, 2024.

    Responsibilities

    • Deliver engaging and dynamic education programming for camp participants using the MSI Camp Grid System.
    • Use inquiry-based practices in facilitating learning and engagement.
    • Ensure safe operation of all MSI Camp equipment and hand tools.
    • Organize and set up materials and camp space before and after programs.
    • Assist with the daily operations of the MSI Camp space, including greeting youth and families, administer parents signing students in and out of camps, and manage lunch and break times.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree with three (3) to five (5) years related experience in youth or public program facilitation required.
    • Experience teaching in either formal or informal settings.
    • Experience with 2D & 3D design software is preferred.
    • Proven capacity to learn new design software applications and computer-controlled machinery, such as 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Vinyl Cutters, and Digital Embroidery Machines.
    • Proven collaborator in diverse teams.
    • Established ability to speak in front of an audience with comfort and confidence along with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
    • Individual must possess excellent verbal communication skills.
    • Bilingual ability a plus.
    • Language:
      • Ability to read, interpret, and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
      • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
      • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
    • Mathematical:
      • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages.
    • Reasoning:
      • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concreate variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
      • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
    • Physical:
      • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
      • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
      • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
      • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
      • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
    • Work Environment:
      • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Our DEAI Mission

    The Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

    MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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