Education Programs and Bilingual Spanish Specialist

Organization

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Job Posted

December 4, 2023

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Remote

No

Location

Chicago, IL
United States
This position requires a multi-dimensional bilingual educator with natural science content knowledge and a passion for teaching. It entails implementation of onsite and offsite science and environmental education programming (in English and Spanish) for a wide variety of audiences varying in ages from pre-K to adults. Some program development responsibilities especially curriculum writing and revision (in English and Spanish) are also required. Classroom experience that is transferable to school and community outreach education, teacher professional development, after school programming, and museum settings is essential. This position’s responsibilities include staying current on best practices in education with English Learners and collaborating with program leads and museum educators across the Education Department to integrate current best practices into all programs. This position also provides primary support for the sharing of cross-program knowledge around bilingual Spanish initiatives and culturally-responsive teaching practice with English Learners and Spanish-speaking audiences.

Summary

This position requires a multi-dimensional bilingual educator with natural science content knowledge and a passion for teaching. It entails implementation of onsite and offsite science and environmental education programming (in English and Spanish) for a wide variety of audiences varying in ages from pre-K to adults. Some program development responsibilities especially curriculum writing and revision (in English and Spanish) are also required. Classroom experience that is transferable to school and community outreach education, teacher professional development, after school programming, and museum settings is essential. This position’s responsibilities include staying current on best practices in education with English Learners and collaborating with program leads and museum educators across the Education Department to integrate current best practices into all programs. This position also provides primary support for the sharing of cross-program knowledge around bilingual Spanish initiatives and culturally-responsive teaching practice with English Learners and Spanish-speaking audiences.

 

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Compensation Information

$42,000/ year (PTO and benefits)