About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin MSI exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI's mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibits and engaging guest experiences. The Museum 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 on day one of employment, a progressive employee wellness program, hybrid work modality for eligible positions, free parking in Griffin MSI's garage, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, 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 Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!
The Job:
The Sr. Educator, Science Leadership Initiative is responsible for developing and implementing professional learning programs for K-12 STEAM teachers. This role will contribute to programs that will build leadership capacity for whole-school science improvement.
This is a fulltime position at the Museum and is a union-represented position (AFSCME Council 31).
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver leadership development opportunities for teachers of science in grades K-12 in support of the Professional Learning department's strategic priorities.
- Plan, implement, and refine professional development for teachers and/or administrators in the following areas: leading whole-school improvement in science and supporting school-wide STEAM initiatives.
- Coach and mentor program participants to support transfer of learning to their individual school's context.
- Support the development of fee-based programs and/or contracted services with schools and districts.
- Cultivate and facilitate an ongoing professional learning community of current and past program participants.
- Support efforts to research the impact and evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
- Contribute to the field of science and STEM education and build visibility for the Museum's programs.
- Identify, remain current in, and apply best practices in teacher education, STEAM education, change management, and school leadership for K-12 students and teachers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science or education and 5-7 years of related experience; Master's degree preferred.
- K-12 classroom teaching experience in implementing Next Generation Science Standards required.
- Experience leading science professional development for teachers and administrators, and coaching or mentoring educators is required.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups in public school settings (e.g., teachers, administrators, parents or caregivers, and community members) preferred.
- Expertise in democratic dialogue and leadership development preferred.
- Proven track record in managing multiple projects and deadlines with a high degree of initiative and independence.
- Excellent communication skills, in all forms, and experience communicating with diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.
- Ability to contribute to a collaborative, congenial, and professional team environment; exhibiting creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, and openness to new ideas and to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record is required with the ability to travel to and from school site visits around Chicago.
- Ability to work occasional evenings for work sessions and events.
- Bilingual ability in Spanish a plus.
Language
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.
Mathematical
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, etc.
Reasoning
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete 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 frequently is 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 employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Our DEAI Mission
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin 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.
Griffin 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.
