Science Educator [Drumheller]
 

Science Educator

    

 

Job Title:

 

Science Educator

 
 

Organization:

 

Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce

 

Job Type:

Permanent

 

Language Required:

 

English

 
 

Location:

 

Drumheller, AB

 
 

Application Deadline:

 

17-12-2018

 

Job Start Date:

01-02-2019

 

Date Posted:

 

30-11-2018

 

Email:

k.little@drumhellerchamber.com

 

Web Link to Institution:

 

www.tyrrellmuseum.com

 
 

Salary:

 

negotiable

 
 

Job Description:

 



Description:
The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic full-time Science Educator to join the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (RTMP) located in Drumheller, Alberta. The Science Educator will deliver a variety of interactive school and public programs, assist with program development and ongoing educational activities at the museum.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver scheduled education programs and activities; including but not limited to individual school workshops, Edutours, Camp-Ins, public programs, auditorium and amphitheatre presentations, and special events programming.
• Develop and modify education/interpretive programs and activities that fit the Museum’s mandate and, for school programs, the Alberta curriculum.
• Assist with the training of seasonal education staff
Requirements:
• Post-secondary degree with preference towards science, education or drama
• Previous education/interpretive programming experience
• A strong knowledge of Earth and life sciences
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with children
• Strong MS Office computer skills and comfortable working with technology
• Valid First Aid certification
• Provide a vulnerable sector criminal record check
Assets:
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Bilingual - English/French (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
Compensation:
• Salary negotiable
• Group Health Benefits Plan available
• Group RSP Plan available
Start Date: February 2019


Application deadline: Consideration of applications will begin December 17, 2018; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Forward your resume with cover letter, including salary expectations, to:
Kathy Little, Support Services Manager
Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce
E: k.little@drumhellerchamber.com