From: Deborah Hunt (dhunt@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Mon Nov 08 1999 - 10:00:39 PST
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 10:00:39 -0800 (PST) From: Deborah Hunt <dhunt@exploratorium.edu> Subject: Exploratorium science educator position Message-ID: <Pine.GSU.4.10.9911080958160.21847-100000@isaac>
Dear Pinholers,
I'm forwarding this message on at the request of our Institute for
Inquiry.
The position is opened till filled.
Please see below.
Deb
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Deborah Hunt
Internet Resource Specialist
Exploratorium
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Voice: 415-353-0485
Fax: 415-561-0370
email: dhunt@exploratorium.edu
Science Educator
Institute for Inquiry
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.
SUMMARY
The Exploratorium Institute for Inquiry (IFI) is a National Science
Foundation-funded professional development center designed to promote
national leadership and support experiments in inquiry-based elementary
science education reform throughout the country. The Institute provides
programming which affords science educators (teachers, administrators,
university faculty, professional developers) a personal experience of
inquiry learning and how it translates to professional development and
classroom settings. The Science Educator will work with the IFI team of
scientists and educators to deliver and develop the Institute's national
and local professional development programs. These programs consist of
workshops, graduate seminars, national forums, teacher research groups,
publications, on-line support and a community of practice for program
graduates. A local "laboratory" of inquiry-based classrooms provides
opportunities for active study of new techniques for teaching inquiry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
-Work with the IFI team to deliver and design local and national
Institute
programs for professional developers, administrators, and teachers
- Work with elementary educators in professional development and classroom
settings to develop inquiry-based science teaching practices and exemplary
inquiry classrooms
- Identify issues and approaches that contribute to the development of
reflective inquiry-based classroom practice; document and disseminate the
lessons learned for use in the Institute's national professional
development programming
- Serve as a liaison with local and national districts and projects,
cultivating and fostering relationships with teachers and administrators
- Provide occasional assistance on other Exploratorium projects, including
publications, exhibits and multimedia projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Thoughtful and analytical; unusually reflective
- Ability to extract lessons learned from independent work and apply these
lessons to professional development settings
- Working knowledge of inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning
in science
-Working knowledge of science education reform movements
- Greater than five years experience working with teachers and
administrators outside of the classroom, in professional development
settings
- Greater than five years experience in teaching science in the elementary
classroom
- Broad interest in and knowledge of science concepts
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership
- Recognized as an outstanding professional developer
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience working with diverse populations at multiple levels
- Ability to work independently and within a team; excellent interpersonal
skills
- Willingness to work flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and
extended hours during periods of intense Institute activity
- Masters degree or Ph.D. in science, science education or education
preferred
HOW TO APPLY
This full-time, exempt, union position pays $39,975-47,716 and includes
full benefits. Position held on a 10-month year schedule. Please send
resume and cover letter detailing your educational philosophy and why you
are interested in this position to:
Dept. IFI-2
The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Fax: (415) 561-0370
E-Mail: resume@exploratorium.edu
Job Information
415.561-0328
www.exploratorium.edu/jobs
Committed to a diverse workforce
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Bess Bendet
Program Manager, Institute for Inquiry
EXPLORATORIUM
phone: 415.561.0331
fax: 415.561.0307
3601 Lyon Street San Francisco, California 94123
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