Outreach Educator

Requisition ID req35242

Working Title Outreach Educator

Pay $14.00 Hourly

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type Student Employment

Student Type Work-Study

Status Non-Exempt

Background Check Required Yes

For Best Consideration Date 12 / 8 / 2025

Position Summary

Organization : Explora!

Location : 1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Summary :

Responsible for facilitating inquiry-based learning experiences for audiences of all ages. Model Explora's inquiry-based and materials-rich STEAM pedagogy, demonstrate excellent customer service, create a welcoming atmosphere, be community-minded, and contribute positively to the Explora Education Team. Degree-in-progress in a fi eld of emphasis (i.e. education, family studies, physical science, biology, art, early childhood, etc.) or equivalent experience in out-of-school education settings. Explora is committed to sustaining a culturally diverse staff that refl ects the demographics of New Mexico. Spanish fl uency is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Facilitate demonstrations, activities and programs in STEAM for a variety of audiences.
• Facilitate experiential educational programs for a variety of audiences, both at Explora and in the community. Educational program audiences include families, students, after-school, homeschool, multi-day camps, teachers and scientists.
• Facilitate inquiry and experiential educational programs
• Collaborate with other educators and Explora staff members in the development of programs and maintenance of program materials
• Deal appropriately with troubling situations or comments; escalate situations quickly to lead education and / or manager
• Comply with all operational policies of Explora and school sites, especially those involving the safety of program participants, fellow workers, volunteers, and visitors
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere at all times
• Interact well with students, school staff, parents, and co-workers
• Maintain a current and valid driver's license to perform work duties if the position requires activities that require travel.
• Work evening hours for family science nights are area schools with the option of additional hours during the week and on Saturdays.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not comprise a comprehensive list but are intended to provide a representation of the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this capacity; Explora maintains the right to augment or delete duties and responsibilities as business dictates

Functional Work Characteristics

Work Conditions :

FLSA status : up to 28 hours per week (part time)

Schedule includes family science nights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and / or Thursday from 5-8pm at area schools. Option to pick up additional hours before school and weekends..

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualications

art, early childhood). An equivalent combination of education and / or experience may be

substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities

communication skills

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through

the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job

advertisement on a 3rd party site, please

visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume.

MUST have a Work-Study Award.

Background Check required.

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