Position Description 

The Aquarium Educator teaches a wide variety of programs: onsite, offsite, aboard the Aquarium’s vessel, and online. Responsible for using high-quality instructional strategies, attending training, and department meetings. 

Required Qualifications

• B.A. B.S. in science and/or education with a focus in biology, ecology, oceanography or related field, plus 2-3 years of experience teaching in formal and/or informal science education settings, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Demonstrated teaching and presentation skills.  
• Strong English written and verbal skills.  
• Strong computer competencies with the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). 
• Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and work in a variety of natural environments (e.g. forests, stream/river habitats and coastal habitats) in a range of weather conditions. 
• Current driver’s license with a clean driving record. 

Desired Qualifications

• Spanish language skills. 
• Experience in early childhood education 

Essential Functions

• Teaching 
  • Assume role of lead or assistant educator in preparing and presenting classroom, exhibit gallery-based and field-based programs targeting children and adults representing a range of ages. Includes duties related to:
    • Class preparation / set-up / take-down;  
    • Teacher communication;  
    • The presentation of prepared curricula utilizing a variety of educational aids (e.g. live animals, audio/visual equipment, artifacts, microscopes, dissecting kits)
• Administrative and professional development
  • The organization, inventory, and restocking of education materials and supplies.
  • Attend all required staff training and meetings. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.