Marine Sciences Educator job in Boca Raton

Marine Sciences Educator

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Marine Sciences Educator - Fort Pierce, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Develop and teach field and lab activities for 9th-12th grade St. Lucie County students enrolled in environmental science, biology, chemistry, marine science, and physics classes for approximately 9 months each year. Clean and reset lab spaces between 3 class periods a day from 7 am until 3 p.m.

Assist with the delivery of an afterschool program one day a week from September to April.

Assist with preparations and delivery of laboratories for the FAU Harbor Branch Semester By The Sea program.

Lead summer camp sessions for approximately 4 weeks.

Maintain lab and field equipment.

Order needed supplies.

Aid with maintaining a safe and clean workplace in compliance with FAU and HBOI safety and dive safety programs.

Other duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

Sick Leave Pool Program

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Science Education, or related field; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Science Education, or related field and two years of experience required.

Experience in Science education at the K-12 level required.

Excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team required.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Ability to work outside of regular hours when necessary.
Salary:

$40,000 - $45,000 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)
College or Department:

HBOI: Research - Seagrass
Location:

Harbor Branch (HBOI)
Work Days and Hours:

7 a.m. - 3 p.m. while classes are in session.