Casual Presenters sought to help deliver (and develop) discovery and science clubs around Sydney

Children’s Discovery seeks to recruit inspiring educators to help us deliver our discovery and science activities. These include our pre-school Little Bang Discovery Club (during school hours), and/or after-school science club activities in various venues around Sydney. There are also full-day programs during school holiday periods.

Key responsibilities

  • Become trained to deliver high quality discovery science workshops at various locations in Sydney, principally public libraries.
  • Opportunity to assist improving existing programs, and develop new programs.
  • Opportunity to assist on educational instruction materials, web and social media.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Outstanding organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage and sustain the attention and interest of young children (aged 3 to 5) and their accompanying adults; and children aged 6 to 12.
  • Broad understanding of scientific theories and laws, with the ability to interpret everyday experiences in terms of thinking scientifically.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to perform in public spaces.
  • Excellent English communication skills.
  • Work to deadlines and deliver programs within scheduled time.
  • Clean driving record and access to own car.
  • Commitment to WHS and EEO principles within the workplace.
  • A reasonable level of physical fitness.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Background in Primary education, Science or other relevant education or experience.
  • Experience with a variety of hand tools.
  • Working with Children Check as required by legislation.

The successful applicant’s role may be expanded depending upon interest, availability and qualifications.
Applications
Please send an email to info@childrensdiscovery.org.au with your CV, with a short letter addressing why you’d like to join our team.

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