Science Educator

Scope of Position: The Science Educator must love teaching; they will work with other staff members, scientists, teachers, and volunteers to deliver Asombro’s award-winning, place-based science education programs (primarily classroom and schoolyard lessons and some field trips) to the diverse student population of the border region in southern New Mexico. The Science Educator must be excited to share the wonders of science and the desert to K-12 students through fun, hands-on, unique, standards-aligned lessons. The Science Educator will teach Asombro’s existing lessons and will have opportunities to collaboratively develop new lessons when funding and time allow. Must be creative, adaptable, and willing to work nontraditional hours on occasion. This position requires excellent communication skills, willingness to be a team player, and excitement that no workday will ever be the same. We’re looking for someone excited to be greeted by students’ cheers when walking into a classroom and proud to leave schools with rave reviews from teachers.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and deliver Asombro’s award-winning science education programs (including classroom lessons, field trips to Asombro’s Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, and public programs) to K-12 students throughout New Mexico (approx. 80%). Some work for this position will be with Spanish-English bilingual students and English learners.
• Assist with other Asombro science education and administrative projects, such as teacher professional development workshops, collaborative projects with other organizations, lesson revision and development, organizational communication, fundraising, maintenance activities, and other duties as needed (approx. 20%).