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LEAP FT Science Educator with Fairbanks Museum

This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their services that many communities rely on. LEAP members deliver direct service to local youth in the form of PreK-12 STEAM educational programming. LEAP supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium mission is to inspire appreciation for our place in the natural world and to motivate our stewardship of a healthy planet. The goals of this position are to inspire students of all ages about the natural world through direct service. This service includes classroom and planetarium instruction on specific subjects as laid out by the Director of Education. This is a full-time AmeriCorps position and requires completion of 1700 hours for an average of 36 hours per week. Member will receive a living allowance of $25,500 (pre-tax) and an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include housing, health insurance, childcare assistance, professional development funds, loan forbearance, ongoing training, access to a Member Assistance Program, and more.

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Member Duties : The member will serve with the Museum’s Director of Education in planning and implementing educational experiences. Duties include planning, curriculum development, student instruction, and program evaluation. - Develop and present classes based on Next Generation Science Standards and STEM requirements - Lead field programs and prepared science classes for school and homeschool groups - Create and lead interpretive programs based on museum collections and dioramas - Be willing to learn to utilize our planetarium software and 3-D printer for programs - Oversee camp-in sleepover programs for Scouts groups and other clubs on the weekends - Oversee Franklin's Guides (museum docents) in the summer - As needed, lead STEAM programming to preschool youth in the Balch Nature School after receiving training - Be able to: Interact comfortably with the public and staff; Work well with a variety of youth age groups; Be organized and prompt when serving school groups/the public

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Housing .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Computers/Technology , Leadership , Team Work , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Fine Arts/Crafts , Environment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
LEAP FT Science Educator with Fairbanks Museum

Program Start/End Date
09/05/2024 - 08/22/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	VERMONT

Accepting Applications
From 07/20/2024 To 11/30/2024

Contact	Kaitlin Rolling
1001 College Rd
Lyndonville VT 05851
8026266706
kaitlin.rolling@vermontstate.edu
leapinthenek.com

Listing ID	106304


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