Responsibility Statement: To serve as an ambassador for the Museum by using collections, specimens and exhibits to co-teach and solo teach awe-inspiring, quality science and/or natural history programs to school groups visiting the Museum.  Specific program assignments will be determined by the School Programs Coordinator.  Other specific projects/tasks, as needed, to be determined in coordination with the School Programs staff and the intern. 

Essential Functions and Standards of Performance

1. Co-teach and solo teachinformal science education programs for school groups and school-aged children at the Museum and potentially offsite.

• Provide quality programming that is accurate and dynamic in delivery.
  • Health Labs, which include dissections, are the primary focus when labs are scheduled.
  • Other program topics are related to cultural, space, earth, and natural sciences.
  • Camp-in programs and Children's Workshops are evening/weekend programs. Interns may be selected to teach for these programs.
  • Employ effective teaching principles and dynamic, interactive and age-appropriate techniques.
  • Greet and orient visiting schools.
  • Coordinate with co-teacher to set up, facilitate, and clean up class materials in scheduled time.
  • Maintain program materials and equipment including proper use, care, and reporting for Education Collections - artifacts, specimens, models, etc.

 2. Develop, follow and evaluate a professional development plan.

• Customize the professional development plan outline provided by School Programs staff.
• Complete a portfolio that documents projects and work that you complete.
• Summarize, reflect on/evaluate your work and experience by the end of the school year.

 3. Assist with special events as needed at the Museum and potentially offsite.

 4. Collaborate with School Programs staff to develop or update curricula, activities, or products for classroom teachers. NOTE: Projects are available as needed and not the priority of the internship.

• Adhere to School Programs guidelines for program revision and development.
• Implement effective learning and teaching strategies that relate to state and national standards.
• Integrate program development projects into professional development plan.

 5. Adhere to the Museum's policies.

• Read and be thoroughly familiar with policy manuals including, but not limited to Education Collections Policy Manual, Volunteer and Intern Orientation Manuals, Emergency Procedures Manual, and the School Programs Intern Handbook.

 6. Represent the Museum in a professional and positive manner.

Other Functions

• Attend the required School Programs Intern Orientation at the beginning of the internship and additional trainings and meetings scheduled as needed throughout school year.
• Provide necessary paperwork for School Programs department and Volunteer Services department.
• Track your progress with observations, co-teaching, and teaching programs. Data about your progress is used to document your internship and complete a professional recommendation letter.
• Become familiar with other School and Teacher Programs and other Museum departments through observations, occasional co-teaching, and participation in Museum activities.
• Meet with School Programs Senior Educator and other School Programs staff to evaluate progress.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Education

• Progressing towards college degree in Education and/or Science or earning a teaching credential 
• Recent graduate/

Position Requirements

• Solid public speaking skills
• Solid knowledge of general science
• Basic knowledge of teaching methods and classroom management
• Solid time management skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills

Equipment

• Computers
• Interactive Whiteboards
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Computer projectors

Physical Working Conditions

• Must have reliable personal transportation. 
• Lifting multiple tubs of materials up to 50 pounds.
• Setting up and breaking down program/exhibit materials. 

Physical Effort Required

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Standing/walking throughout most of each shift, up to 6 hours.

Training

• Basic orientation training occurs at the start of the internship and extensive on the job training is by School Programs staff for the duration of the internship.

To Apply - Send your resume and letter of interest by email or postal mail to:
Christine Leahy, School Programs Coordinator
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard, Box 2
Denver, CO 80205
Christine.leahy@dmns.org

Interviews begin in April 2013 and will continue until all positions are filled. Training starts 9/16/2013.