Science Outreach Educator

The Science Outreach Educator will work within the Children’s Education Department to develop and implement educational initiatives for children in North Philadelphia including the award-winning GeoKids program, an intensive hands-on science program for local elementary schools. GeoKids is a yearlong school day program, now in its 31st year, which relies on collaborative relationships with teachers, university partners and organizations across the city to create and deliver a hands-on science curriculum. The program takes place primarily within school classrooms and includes out-of-school field experiences, designed and facilitated by Wagner educators. The Wagner’s outreach programs require a skilled educator with an understanding of science and teaching. We encourage individuals from racially marginalized communities to apply because we believe having a staff that reflects the community we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive. 

As a member of the Children’s Education department, this educator will be part of a team of educators that facilitate museum programming for children and families. In addition to GeoKids, these programs include school field trips, museum engagement activities, Family Science Saturdays and Wagner to Go. The Science Outreach Educator supports the promotion of Wagner programming to the community and represents the museum in community based and citywide outreach events. All Wagner staff are trained to engage museum visitors, work in a historic site and are key to keeping the collection accessible.

To view full posting including responsibilities and skills visit: https://www.philaculture.org/what-we-do/job-bank/science-outreach-educator-6

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume assembled and attach into a single pdf to Holly Clark, Director of Children’s Education, [email protected] Please no phone calls.

Please label the pdf as LAST NAME, FIRST NAME_RESUME.PDF

Subject line of the email: Science Outreach Educator Applicant-Last Name, First Name

The Wagner Free Institute of Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.