Lead Education Programs Instructor

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Full-time Regular Professional Charleston, SC, US

Salary Range: $38,000.00 To $42,000.00 Annually

This position is designed to be an ambassador for the Aquarium through a variety of on-site, off-site and virtual educational programs.

The primary duties of this position will be creating activities and teaching school programs, outreach programs and camps. In addition to responsibilities listed above, this position will focus on working with the Education Coordinators/Managers to create educational materials alongside the Education Program Instructors.

• Teach K-12 school programs for groups of visiting students.
• Participate in outreach programs.
• Serve as counselor for Aquarium camps.
• Participate in Science at Sunset evening programs.
• Plan and create effective materials for various audiences (including, but not limited to school programs, outreach, camp and Science at Sunset).
• Lead different types of virtual programming (including Aquabot, virtual field trips and partner broadcasts).
• Deliver education programs in engaging and effective ways.
• Relate conservation issues into information that various audiences can understand.
• Encourage guest satisfaction and enjoyment alongside educational priorities.
• Help the Visitor Engagement Team engage guests through shows, tours, and gallery interpretation when needed (especially during busy holidays).
• Assist in member and community programs.
• Other duties as required.
• Adhere to the South Carolina Aquarium Policies.

• Preferred knowledge of SC science standards.
• Skills to provide exemplary teaching methods and classroom management for K-12 students.
• Must have or gain a working knowledge of Aquarium exhibits and animals.
• Must have valid driver’s license and the ability and comfortability to drive small to large-size vehicles (car, truck, large van, SUV).
• Ability to work with audiences of all ages and personalities.
• Be flexible and adjust for the dynamic needs of an audience.
• Organization skills to create and implement programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to deliver programming to groups of 10-200 people.
• Must maintain a professional image and be a team player that is self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor.
• Must be able to handle or willing to learn how to handle live animals (such as reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds and invertebrates).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work early mornings and evenings as well as occasional weekends as needed.
• Willingness to help with other tasks and projects needed by the Education team.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, education or related field.
• Minimum of three years of combined education and experience in nonformal or formal education field.

• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid, CPR, AED Training – required to either possess prior or obtain through Aquarium

Often standing, carrying up to 50 lb, driving, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling, computer and phone tasks.

Normal office environment, public contact, early morning and late-night shifts and some weekend work. Outdoor work required and must wear a radio for communication.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel classified.

The Aquarium is an "at-will" employer, and as such, employment with the Aquarium is not for a fixed term, or definite period and may be terminated at the will of either party, with or without cause, and without prior notice.