POSITION: |
ECSITE PROJECT MENTOR
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DEPARTMENT: |
Education
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POSTING DATE: |
July 27, 2010
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DEADLINE: |
UNTIL FILLED
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RESPONSIBILITIES: |
ECSITE mentors provide support to teachers in six Northern Kentucky Head Start centers by providing expertise and feedback regarding teaching children inquiry-based early childhood science.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports teacher capacity to apply principles of teaching inquiry-based science by initiating communication and meeting with five early childhood teachers at least one time per week.
- Reviews science lessons for content and engagement as requested by teacher.
- Visits classroom of each teacher to assist teacher with science program facilitation.
- Visits classroom of each teacher to provide feedback and suggestions on creating a science inquiry learning space that is adaptable to multiple learning styles.
- Complete weekly reports regarding visits to be submitted to ECSITE Coordinator.
- Attend Science Inquiry Practice Workshops and ECSITE project meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
- Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education. Masters Degree or enrolled in Masters program preferred. 3+ years applicable job experience may be substituted for a degree required if appropriate.
- Background in educational program development and delivery is required.
- Excellent communication and time management skills required.
- Able to enthusiastically build relationships with teachers. Must enjoy working with groups of teachers and parents with varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation or be able to arrange for transportation to visit Head Start centers.
- Computer skills must include proficiency in email and web browsing programs.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
- Approximately 100 hours per semester spread across 2 to 2.5 days/week as best fits teachers’ needs.
- Attendance at bi-monthly Science Inquiry Practice workshops.
- Position will require driving personal vehicle or using public transportation.
- Working hours may include early morning, weekend and evening hours.
- Attending training and providing support for Duke Energy Children’s Museum floor programming and Programs on Wheels programming; as well as ECSITE special events.
- Work environment can include but is not limited to: normal office and classrooms.
This is a six month contract.
Physical Requirements
Minimum lifting requirement 35 pounds
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TO APPLY: |
You may apply for this position by filling out an application (available at the Visitor Services Kiosk at Union Terminal), faxing a resume (513-287-7093), sending an electronic version of your resume in MS Word or pdf format to employment@cincymuseum.org, or mailing a copy to:
Cincinnati Museum Center
Attn: Human Resources
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
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