From: Deborah Hunt (dhunt@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Tue Feb 27 2001 - 09:35:13 PST
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 09:35:13 -0800 (PST) From: Deborah Hunt <dhunt@exploratorium.edu> Subject: Exploratorium Job Opening Message-ID: <Pine.GSU.4.10.10102270934300.13014-100000@isaac>
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
… 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
… Work with a team to develop, test and refine professional development modules
… Work with a team to deliver and design workshops for local and
national professional developers and teachers
… 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
… Consult with local and national districts and projects to develop
on-site professional development programming
… Provide occasional assistance on other Exploratorium projects,
including publications, exhibits and multimedia projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
… Five years or more experience working with teachers and
administrators outside of the classroom (in professional development
settings)
… Five years or more experience in teaching science in the elementary classroom
… Masters degree or Ph.D. in science, science education or education
preferred or equivalent combination training and experience
… Experience with inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning in science
… Recognized as a promising or outstanding professional developer
(considered a plus)
… Working knowledge of science education reform movements
… Broad interest in and knowledge of science concepts
… 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
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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