The Tech is hiring: Educator 1 (Part Time, Seasonal) in San Jose

Since opening in 1998, The Tech Interactive has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay area and is proud to serve families and young people through hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences.

Here at The Tech, our mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone! We are a team of diverse individuals committed to creating learning experiences that empower young folks to innovate with creativity, curiosity, and compassion. We believe that technology is leading and transforming lives all over the world, and we want to help develop the next generation of problem-solvers.

If you join our team, we know you will have a fulfilling and rewarding role focused on giving back to our community, especially those that have been historically marginalized and underserved.

The Educator 1 will be primarily responsible for facilitating engaging, interactive gallery experiences, including design-based learning programs and exhibits. This role engages with school groups, families, and many other diverse audiences on a daily basis to provide a unique, hands-on learning experience. This non-exempt (hourly) role reports to the Senior Manager, Facilitated Experiences.

This Seasonal role has an expected end date of June 6th, 2025 to align with operational needs to serve our guests during the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Lead experiences with diverse audiences in our most open-ended program spaces using our Design Challenge Learning facilitation style.
• Lead school programs as assigned during the school year.
• Support field trip group orientation process.
• Participate in training sessions to build and maintain facilitation and engagement skills.
• Maintain current knowledge about The Tech’s educational programs, membership options, special events, and other visitor-related information.
• Assist in training new staff and volunteers as needed.
• Report non-functioning exhibits, electronics, or lighting to the Engineering and Facilities staff in a timely manner.
• Complete additional related tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements and Skills

• Ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences in a variably-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, public speaking, and listening skills.
• Experience working with youth in a traditional or non-traditional educational setting is required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED) is required. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• This is an on-site role.
• At least one weekend day shift per week is required. Other needed availability will vary based on The Tech’s operating schedule.
• Significant periods of standing and walking within an assigned space. Walking around while interacting with guests is an essential part of this job.
• Frequently move objects up to 25 lbs.

Compensation: $21 per hour

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech

Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups — women, people with disabilities, people of color, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or nonconforming, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Tech will provide equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech at careers@thetech.org or call (408) 795-6248.

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