Position Title
Rate of Pay
Manager of Strategic Education Initiatives
$65,000 - $68,000 per year
Education Services
Hybrid
Director of Strategic Education Initiatives
Monday – Friday (9 am – 5 pm)
FLSA Status
Position Classification
Exempt
Full-Time, Regular, Non-Supervisory
Since its founding at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has inspired millions of people — children, teachers, and families — by offering innovative, participatory ways to learn and encouraging people to explore their curiosity and nurture their creativity. Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the country, NYSCI welcomes 400,000 visitors each year and serves thousands more through outreach in schools, teacher professional development and participation in a variety of public events and research initiatives.
NYSCI is a leader in the science museum field, recognized for its highly regarded exhibitions, programs, and products, all of which are informed by our inclusive, research-derived approach to STEM learning and engagement called Design, Make, Play. The defining characteristics of Design, Make, Play — open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement and delight — are the ingredients that invite broad participation in STEM and make engagement and learning irresistible. Through this transformative model for STEM exploration, NYSCI engages diverse communities of learners in STEM, by fostering the excitement of self-directed exploration and by tapping into the joy of learning intrinsic in young people’s play. NYSCI has approximately 87 full-time and over 103 part-time and casual staff members.
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Serve as program lead for the Your Light and Air project, contributing to the development of curriculum units and professional development activities, and overseeing their implementation in the context of a research study in collaboration with the NYSCI project team and external partners.
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Serve as a liaison to teachers and school administrators participating in NYSCI’s research to practice partnerships.
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Act as a project manager or as a project team member on any additional assigned grant funded projects and collaborate with internal staff and external partners to meet deliverables.
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Design and implement professional development programs for teachers and teacher leaders, both in person and online, that align with the NYSCI’s institutional philosophy as well as NYC science standards.
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Develop instructional materials and curriculum resources suitable for national audiences and actively participate in dissemination of resources.
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Cultivate and sustain organizational partners to increase NYSCI visibility in the field and grant funding opportunities. Act as a NYSCI representative by attending meetings and conferences to disseminate project findings, increase public awareness of NYSCI programs and cultivate partnerships and networks.
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Contribute to project documentation and reporting, including collaborating with Institutional Advancement on grant reports and communication with funders.
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Assist with tracking and maintaining invoicing and budget expenses for all assigned grants and projects and contribute to annual reporting.
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Assist with Education Services programs for students, teachers and families both onsite and offsite.
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Other related duties, and responsibilities, as assigned
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B.A. or equivalent degree in related field
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5+ years experience working in the field of informal or formal education.
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Experience managing project deliverables and/or project teams
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Experience designing learner-centered curriculum
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Experience designing and facilitating teacher professional development and/or instructional coaching
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Familiar with progressive pedagogy and culturally relevant teaching strategies for formal and informal settings that support creative engaged learning for all students and teachers.
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Up to date knowledge about designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programs that support shifts in practice for teachers and teacher leaders, both in person and online.
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Knowledgeable about NYS science curriculum, standards and assessment as well as the Next Generation Science Standards.
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Flexible scheduling to participate in events outside the workday schedule and must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
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Ability to effectively communicate and actively listen with internal and external stakeholders including partners, program participants, supervisors and other team members.
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Ability to establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them. Develop policies, procedures, methods & standards within the department.
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Stationary works station: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 8 hours a day with appropriate breaks.
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Manual dexterity: The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
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Visual acuity: The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analyzing data on a computer screen.
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Communication: The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
Please upload your resume and cover letter through our online careers page.
Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, the Museum will only be able to contact those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and work experience best fit the requirements of the position.
Interview Process
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Introductory interview (Zoom Video)
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Final Group Interview (onsite at NYSCI)
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Pre-hire reference checks and background screening
Application Deadline: July 7, 2024
No phone calls or faxes please.
The New York Hall of Science is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We support a drug-free workplace.
If there are preparations, we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.