Assistant Outreach Educator in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37849

Working Title:
Assistant Outreach Educator

Position Summary:
Organization: Explora!

Location: 1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Summary:

Responsible for facilitating inquiry-based and experiential learning experiences for an out-of-school time audience of elementary to middle school aged students; supporting students in completing homework assignments; creating STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) interactions that are engaging, effective, and memorable for program participants. Facilitate STEAM based kits. Must provide excellent classroom management. Model Explora's pedagogy, demonstrate excellent customer service, create a welcoming atmosphere, be community-minded, and contribute positively to the Explora Education Team. Preferred qualifi cations: degree-in-progress in a fi eld of emphasis (i.e. education, family studies, physical science, biology, art, early childhood, etc.) or equivalent experience in out-of-school education settings. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 2-6 pm when school is in session (exact time determined by program location); this position is for the 2026/2027 school year. Before school hours possible with professional development hours.

Explora is committed to building a diverse staff that refl ects the demographics of New Mexico and strongly encourages applications from BIPOC candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate demonstrations, activities and programs in STEAM for elementary and middle school aged children.
• Facilitates and assists site lead in daily schedule of OST programing
• Collaborate with other educators and Explora staff members in the development of programs and maintenance of program materials
• Deal appropriately with troubling situations or comments; escalate situations quickly to site lead and/or manager
• Contributes to a welcoming out-of school time program at area elementary & middle schools
• Facilitate inquiry and experiential educational programs
• Creates STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) interactions that are engaging, effective, and memorable for program participants
• Support students in completing homework
• Deal appropriately with a variety of situations involving students and parents, including diffi cult situations; in such cases, escalate situations quickly to manager and/or school staff
• Comply with all operational policies of Explora and school sites, especially those involving the safety of program participants, fellow workers, volunteers, and visitors
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere at all times
• Interact well with students, school staff, parents, and co-workers
• Maintain a current and valid New Mexico driver's license to perform work duties if position requires activities that require travel
• Work Monday-Friday from 2-6 pm on days schools is in session
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above do not comprise a comprehensive list but are intended to provide a representation of the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this capacity; Explora maintains the right to augment or delete duties and responsibilities as business dictates

Work Conditions:

• Most essential duties are performed in a museum and school environment with exposure to a variety of business equipment and other pertinent materials normally found in this type of work setting.
• Museum facilities may expose incumbents to high noise levels, temperature changes, liquid nitrogen, helium gas, electrical exposure, unpredictable ventilation, dust, and physical obstacles.
• Work is normally performed in an area of limited privacy.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$14.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
Yes

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume.MUST have a Work-Study Award.Background Check required.