IMAGINATION STATION Manager of Educator Programs Full Time Overview Imagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center is the region’s resource in interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education.…
Skills: Curriculum Development, Partnership Management, Teacher Training, Public Speaking, Grant Management
IMAGINATION STATION Senior Development Officer Full Time Description: The Senior Development Officer will be responsible for the successful design and implementation of all activities to minimally secure $750,000 dollars…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 9d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Manager of Educator Programs develops and sustains partnerships with school districts and educators to establish the center as a STEAM expert. They oversee regional invention programming, manage grant-funded projects, and deliver professional development for teachers.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Education, science, or museum studies is preferred, along with a background in STEAM and knowledge of Ohio and Michigan learning standards. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for local transportation.
Full job description
IMAGINATION STATION
Manager of Educator Programs
Full Time
Overview
Imagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center is the region’s resource in interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education. We offer a mind-on-body-on, hands on experience with hundreds of interactive exhibits, activities and demonstrations that teach vital science concepts. The science center is a hub of learning that provides the tools necessary to thrive in the 21st century and that shapes future scientists and innovators. We represent the idea that the sciences are more than theorems or formulas on a page but are powerful concepts that can allow a wide-eyed child to ride a bike across a high wire and learn about where they get their energy.
Description
The Manager of Educator Programs is a key position on the Education team that supports the science center’s strategic goal of establishing Imagination Station as a STEAM education expert in innovation and collaboration. This position actively works to generate and sustain partnerships with school districts and educators. The Manager of Educator Programs should be comfortable developing curriculum, delivering to a variety of audiences and training teams to do the same. This position reports to the Director of Education.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Ohio Invention League and Invention Convention programming for the Northwest Ohio region.
Build new and expand upon existing partnerships with teachers, schools, and school districts.
Works within the Education Department to develop and deliver teacher professional developments for both revenue generating and grant funded projects.
Takes a leadership role in Imagination Station’s Educator Advisory Committee
Manage grant funded projects, such as Engineering for Confidence
Actively participate in local schools’ advisory committees
Train part-time team as needed.
Ensure that programs are delivered on time in a fashion that meets or exceeds Imagination Station’s high standards for content delivery.
Meet revenue goals related to program delivery and partnership development.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
BA/BS degree in Education is preferred, or related experience in education, science, or museum studies.
Background or interest in STEAM is preferred.
Working knowledge of the Ohio and Michigan learning standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized and efficient in time management
Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility while efficiently working with others
Comfortable presenting science curriculum to students and adults
Must have a valid driver’s license, with a safe driving record and be capable of operating the Imagination Station owned vehicles for program purposes.
Must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to provide occasional transportation to events within the Toledo area.
Imagination Station’s mission is to empower everyone to explore the sciences.
All applicants must apply online at imaginationstationtoledo.org and submit a detailed resume outlining job history and experience.
IMAGINATION STATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Toledo’s hands-on science center, providing the best informal STEM education to the NW Ohio community.
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Toledo, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
1,875
Imagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center, is a vital non-profit organization that is an integral part of Toledo’s economic, educational and social landscape. With hundreds of interactive exhibits and demonstrations, we deliver a multi-sensory experience that’s as fun as it is educational. Imagination Station provides a critical layer of science enrichment by serving as an educational partner for educators, schools, parents and the community. It’s with a thoughtful blend of exhibits, experiences, education and excitement that Imagination Station inspires visitors to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in Northwest Ohio.
Our Mission: Serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming.
Our Vision: To be a science center whose impact extends well beyond our walls and inspires innovation, equips our visitors with valuable life skills and prepares our community for our knowledge-based economy. We do this because we know that we can inspire people, that people shape the sciences and that the sciences will shape the world.
Our Team Values:
Service and collaboration - We help each other do whatever it takes to support the science center, one another and our community.
Responsibility - We take ownership of our roles. We understand that every person makes a difference and that excellence inspires excellence.
Empathy - We create an inclusive environment in which a wide variety of thoughts, opinions, backgrounds and perspectives are valued and respected.
Passion - We create an environment where our enthusiasm is contagious and an environment in which learning is fun.
Innovation - We foster a creative environment that is always searching for new ways to share interactive STEM education with the community.
To become a member of our team, apply online here: imaginationstationtoledo.org/join-the-team
Toledo’s hands-on science center, providing the best informal STEM education to the NW Ohio community.
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Toledo, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
1,875
Imagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center, is a vital non-profit organization that is an integral part of Toledo’s economic, educational and social landscape. With hundreds of interactive exhibits and demonstrations, we deliver a multi-sensory experience that’s as fun as it is educational. Imagination Station provides a critical layer of science enrichment by serving as an educational partner for educators, schools, parents and the community. It’s with a thoughtful blend of exhibits, experiences, education and excitement that Imagination Station inspires visitors to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in Northwest Ohio.
Our Mission: Serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming.
Our Vision: To be a science center whose impact extends well beyond our walls and inspires innovation, equips our visitors with valuable life skills and prepares our community for our knowledge-based economy. We do this because we know that we can inspire people, that people shape the sciences and that the sciences will shape the world.
Our Team Values:
Service and collaboration - We help each other do whatever it takes to support the science center, one another and our community.
Responsibility - We take ownership of our roles. We understand that every person makes a difference and that excellence inspires excellence.
Empathy - We create an inclusive environment in which a wide variety of thoughts, opinions, backgrounds and perspectives are valued and respected.
Passion - We create an environment where our enthusiasm is contagious and an environment in which learning is fun.
Innovation - We foster a creative environment that is always searching for new ways to share interactive STEM education with the community.
To become a member of our team, apply online here: imaginationstationtoledo.org/join-the-team