Logo
Gwinnett County

Part-time Building Brains Educational Leader

Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, 30243

Save Job

Part‑time Building Brains Anywhere Educational Leader

Job Description The Part‑time Building Brains Anywhere Educational Leader will be responsible for preparing, facilitating, and delivering educational enrichment opportunities such as field trips, summer camps, and other public programs for program participants and the general public, presenting in both indoor and outdoor locations. This role will be working and interacting with children, caregivers, staff, and the public in a professional and positive manner. The educator must be willing to work in a multitude of settings while ensuring a safe and engaging learning experience for all participants. This position will be primarily based at the Environmental & Heritage Center, but also working at historic sites and other locations across Gwinnett County.

Essential Duties

Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in literacy, science, social studies and STEAM enrichment activities

Demonstrating a command of the subjects being taught

Sustaining positive audience engagement (youth, adults, and seniors)

Presenting specifically designed curriculum aligned with academic standards for K‑12 level education

Ensuring smooth transitions and the safety of participants from one activity to another

Communicating all issues and concerns with supervisor

Participating in professional growth and learning opportunities Exhibiting a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to collaborate and engage well with a broad spectrum of ages, cultures, and languages, including interactions with the general public

Public Speaking Duties

Leading educational programs for up to 30 people of various age groups (youth, adults, and seniors)

Attending outreach events to promote upcoming programs and educating the public about the mission of Building Brains Anywhere

Delivering ad hoc tours and answering questions from the general public

Other Job Requirements/Information

This job requires fingerprinting.

This job may require on‑call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Hourly Rate $16.80 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in science, history, environmental science, education, childcare, or closely related field AND

One year of experience working in a professional elementary/middle/high school or college level educational setting, summer camp program, museum, or historic site

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Valid Driver's license

Ability to pass a 50‑pound lift test

Ability to work some evenings and weekends

CPR and First Aid certification (must be completed within first 45 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, history, environmental science, education, childcare, or closely related field AND

Two years of experience working in a professional elementary/middle/high school or college level educational setting, summer camp program, museum, or historic site

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

For more information about this department, please click here. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

Hiring Process

FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr