Lead Science Educator

The Lead Science Educators will travel to Philadelphia County community centers or out-of-schooltime facilities to conduct the GSK Science in the Summer ™ program to 2nd-6th graders as part of afterschool programming. Duties will include classroom management in an afterschool setting, facilitating hands-on science activities, coordinating with another educator to help deliver the content, and contacting the site staff prior to the program to discuss logistics.  

The Lead Science Educator must have at least completed his/her junior year of college in science or education major, earned a college degree in science or education, or gained equivalent work experience in an informal science setting. Previous experience working with elementary-aged children, presenting hands-on activities, and a proven record of responsibility a must. Candidate needs to be able to work with little supervision, have the ability to be flexible to teach in various settings, and demonstrate professionalism with site staff. A valid driver’s license and functioning vehicle are a must.  

Unscheduled part time, temporary. Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm, September-December 2017. Hours are based on the program schedule and could vary.