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Old Sturbridge Village is looking to add new and experienced instructors for its innovative program that primarily serves students at the on-site charter school, Old Sturbridge Academy (OSA). This program is where museum programs and classroom specials converge so students can engage in weekly learning experiences. School Program Instructors (SPIs) may also support a similar program that serves students at our partner school from Worcester. These programs include:

● Learning through Experiences (LTEs) for grades K-5 at OSA. In these weekly sessions, School Program Instructors deliver lessons alongside other SPIs on provided museum-themed curriculum. Various units explore topics in history, science, technology, engineering, the arts, and/or math.

● Learning through Projects (LTPs) for grades 6-8 at OSA. In these weekly sessions, School Program Instructors work closely with Village experts to deliver a hands-on experience to a small group of students around a specific project.

● Worcester Cultural Academy Sessions (WCA), currently for grades K-5. This growing program serves students from the Worcester Cultural Academy. Each grade level visits the Village for 3 sessions that build upon each other. School Program Instructors deliver a meaningful learning experience to help students feel connected to the Village.

School Program Instructors (SPIs) may work a variety of these programs based on their schedule availability and program needs; schedules will, as much as possible, be consistent throughout the school year. This role follows the school calendar. The hourly rate is $18.50.

Qualifications:

● Enjoys working with children, especially in an educational environment

● Experience working with and managing students in small or large group settings (informal or formal educational settings)

● Interested in history and science, and sharing it in tangible ways

● Adaptable and flexible

● Able to work cooperatively with diverse groups of children and adults

● Reliable and detail-oriented

● Enthusiasm, creativity, maturity, good moral character, patience, and self-control

● Ability to accept supervision and guidance

● Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● Minimum of Associate's degree or at least two years of college; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Essential Duties:

● Deliver engaging learning opportunities to groups of 10-20 students

● Review provided content and collaborate with other SPIs to adapt to best meet student needs

● Plan and co-teach with various Village Experts to deliver project-based learning opportunities for middle school-aged students

● Prepare supplies, materials, and physical spaces for programs

● Fulfill all professional commitments, such as completing time cards, responding promptly to emails, etc.

● Create a supportive student-centered learning experience for diverse learners

● Communicate respectfully to all staff and students

● Promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility

● Support and enforce program-wide behavior expectations for students

● Attend training and professional development sessions as required

● Assist in all aspects of the program

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk throughout the Village campus (up to a mile at a time) and stand frequently. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

As a student-facing program, consistent staff attendance is critical in maintaining safe student-to-instructor ratios and quality programming.

Old Sturbridge Village is committed to promoting diversity. We are passionate about developing and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and accessible working and learning environment for all visitors, staff and OSV community members. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to different ways of understanding and engaging the world around us.

Old Sturbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Old Sturbridge Village to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or membership in the uniformed services.

Applicants who wish to apply should submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at [email protected].

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person