Science Educator or Teacher

**Mad About Science In Schools is currently seeking a science educator/communicator for casual science presentations, or incursions, to primary school students and other audiences.**

In this unique role you will deliver fun educational workshops, enjoy the flexibility of working school hours, meet new people and inspire a whole new generation of budding scientists

Training and all the materials required to conduct quality curriculum-aligned science workshops throughout Melbourne and Victoria is provided. Topics covered include: chemical, physical, biological, STEM and earth and space sciences.

**The successful applicant must be friendly, enthusiastic and energetic, relate well to children of all ages, have outstanding verbal communication skills, be extremely organised and have a strong interest in science. They must be a self starter who is also comfortable with promotional activities.**

Qualified early learning and school teachers experienced in classroom management will be looked on favourably, but a teaching degree is not essential. Availability on some weekends and during the school term holidays is an advantage.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:

- Prepared and able to travel throughout Melbourne and regions;
- Teaching experience or child related qualification (not essential);
- Strong interest in science and/or a science degree;
- Outstanding verbal communication skills;
- Ability to communicate science clearly and accurately, in an engaging and relevant way;
- Have a friendly, flexible and personable demeanour;
- Access to transport;
- Ability to store presentation equipment at home;
- Current Working With Children Check; and
- Be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Does this sound like you? Would you like to visit lots of schools and teach Seriously Fun science to students of all ages? If so, we'd love to hear from you

**MORE ABOUT MAD ABOUT SCIENCE**

Mad About Science In Schools is growing Essential to our success are the right people and educators. We are getting consistently positive feedback from schools and more bookings hence the need to welcome more educators to our growing science outreach team.

Mad About Science started as a popular online science specialty store which has grown extensively over a few short years, and now stocks over 3000 quality science resources. We really care about connecting more young Australians with the fascinating world of science, and our school outreach school program is helping us to achieve this goal.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $49.00 - $51.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Flexible hours

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Victorian driver's license and access to a car (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)