This position is responsible for assisting the Director of the Oakes Museum with conducting tours for school and public groups on an on-call basis.
Education Required:
Education Preferred:
Additional teacher certification and/or background in biology or environmental science.
Experience Required:
Minimum of three years experience working with children.
Experience Preferred:
Skills and Characteristics Required for Position:
* Ability to assimilate a great deal of information.
* Ability to enthusiastically communicate information to children and/or adults.
* Strong critical thinking and questioning skills.
Special Working Conditions:
* Ability to walk outside for 3-1/2 hours per work day.
Driving Requirements:
N/A
Essential Employee: N/A
Primary Duties:
1. Assist the museum staff in giving tours to schools and public groups on an on-call basis.
2. Teach in Curator Club, CC2, summer camps, and other museum programming.
3. Work as a docent/front desk during museum public hours on Saturdays.
4. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties:
1. Other duties as assigned.
Posting Date: 08/29/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Diversity:
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents:
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* Resume
Optional Documents:
Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300
Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900
#J-18808-Ljbffr