From: Laura O. Bergman (laurab@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Tue Feb 27 2001 - 09:40:42 PST
Message-Id: <a04320402b6c197125d33@[192.174.2.102]> Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 09:40:42 -0800 From: "Laura O. Bergman" <laurab@exploratorium.edu> Subject: Re: Exploratorium Job Opening
Looks great! Thanks Deb.
Laura
>Science Educator
>Institute for Inquiry
>
>
>
>SUMMARY
>The Exploratorium Institute for Inquiry (IFI) is a National Science
>Foundation funded professional development center designed to promote
>national leadership in inquiry-based elementary science education
>reform throughout the country. Institute programming consists of
>workshops, graduate seminars, national forums, teacher research
>groups, publications, on-line support for program graduates. Over the
>next five years, IFI, will develop five professional development
>modules, designed to foster inquiry-based teaching and learning in
>k-6 professional development settings. The materials will be
>available to educators on the Exploratorium Web site.
>
>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
>Ö Support local and national elementary educators in professional
>development and classroom settings to develop inquiry-based science
>teaching practices and exemplary inquiry classrooms both at
>Exploratorium and in the field
>Ö Work with a team to develop, test and refine professional
>development modules
>Ö Work with a team to deliver and design workshops for local and
>national professional developers and teachers
>Ö Identify issues and approaches that contribute to the development
>of inquiry-based practices; document lessons learned for use in the
>Institute's professional development programming and module
>development. Disseminate lessons learned through conferences and
>papers
>Ö Consult with local and national districts and projects to develop
>on-site professional development programming
>Ö Provide occasional assistance on other Exploratorium projects,
>including publications, exhibits and multimedia projects
>
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
>Ö Five years or more experience working with teachers and
>administrators outside of the classroom (in professional development
>settings)
>Ö Five years or more experience in teaching science in the
>elementary classroom
>Ö Masters degree or Ph.D. in science, science education or education
>preferred or equivalent combination training and experience
>Ö Experience with inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning in science
>Ö Recognized as a promising or outstanding professional developer
>(considered a plus)
>Ö Working knowledge of science education reform movements
>Ö Broad interest in and knowledge of science concepts
>Ö Excellent oral and written communication skills
>Ö Experience working with diverse populations at multiple levels
>Ö Ability to work independently and within a team; excellent
>interpersonal skills
>
>HOW TO APPLY
>This is a full-time, exempt, union position and includes full
>benefits. Position held on a 10-month year schedule. Salary range
>based on experience. Please send resume and cover letter detailing
>your educational philosophy and why you are interested in this
>position to:
>
>Dept. IFI
>The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
>Fax: (415) 561-0370
>E-Mail: resume@exploratorium.edu
>No phone calls, please
>
>Committed to a diverse workforce
>
>The Exploratorium is a museum dedicated to the public understanding
>of science, art, and human perception. Founded in 1969 by Frank
>Oppenheimer, it has pioneered the role of museums as active teaching
>centers with original programming based on an interactive approach to
>learning. It serves as an interdisciplinary resource for schools,
>universities, scientists, and artists, as well as for the public.
>
>
>
>
>>Daer Laura,
>>Can you please resend with the text pasted into the email message?
>>Our listserv software doesn't accept attachments.
>>Thanks,
>>Deb
>>
>>On Thu, 22 Feb 2001, Laura O. Bergman wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Deb,
>>> Can you post the attached IFI Science Educator opening on the IFI
>>> listserv? That would be great.
>>> Best,
>>> Laura
>>
>>
>>---------------------------------------------------
>>Deborah Hunt
>>Internet Resource Specialist
>>Exploratorium
>>3601 Lyon Street
>>San Francisco, CA 94123
>>Voice: 415-353-0485
>>Fax: 415-561-0370
> >mailto:dhunt@exploratorium.edu
>>
>>"A woman is like a tea bag; she never knows how strong she is until she's
>>in hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt
>
>--
>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> Laura O. Bergman
>>> Program Manager, Institute for Inquiry
>>> EXPLORATORIUM
>>> Phone: 415/561-0331
>>> Fax: 415/561-0307
>>> Email: laurab@exploratorium.edu
>>> 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, California 94123
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>
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-->> -------------------------------------------------- >> Laura O. Bergman >> Program Manager, Institute for Inquiry >> EXPLORATORIUM >> Phone: 415/561-0331 >> Fax: 415/561-0307 >> Email: laurab@exploratorium.edu >> 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, California 94123 >> --------------------------------------------------
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