PT/FT Mobile Lab and Curriculum Coordinator in Stanislaus County

Organization: National Ag Science Center

Job Description

The Mobile Lab and Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for design of standards-aligned lab lessons, coordination of lab schedule including school site and event participation, supervision and delivery of lessons within the Ag in Motion mobile classroom and other related programs. This position reports to the Director and works in collaboration with other National Ag Science Center staff, educators, and the public. A clear understanding of educational planning, curriculum development and delivery, and the ability to manage multiple projects is required. The ability to present content in an informational, enthusiastic and interactive manner to all ages is essential to this position.

Responsibilities

  • Design, produce, and deliver a variety of ag science programs for students and educators, including school visits and classroom programs, pre- and post-visit activities, curriculum materials, educator professional development, ag science camp, and educator events
  • Create a plan for reaching schools in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties and scheduling AIM
  • Create a comprehensive professional development and evaluation program for all educational offerings
  • Implement systems to support a safe, efficient and effective program, including but not limited to: Record keeping, calendars and schedules, statistics and reporting, and safety and disaster plans
  • Assist in training, supervising and evaluating substitute lab coordinators, volunteers and interns as needed
  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, plan, develop, implement and manage assigned budgets and allocation of resources related to educational programming
  • Oversee and perform supply ordering, storage and usage in AIM
  • Cultivate regional relationships with K-12 schools, migrant education, agricultural and science organizations, colleges and universities

Desired Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in education, science, agriculture or related field
  • Knowledge of the National Ag Science Center mission, programs, and mobile classroom project
  • Enthusiasm, integrity, industriousness, and a team player
  • Willingness and ability to travel, occasional evening and weekend hours are required
  • Experience in curriculum development, design and implementation is beneficial
  • Experience in education, agriculture or science related setting is desirable
  • Outstanding teaching and presentation skills to all ages
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher
  • Exceptional oral and written communications skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as an effective team member
  • Extraordinary people and customer service skills
  • Ability to creatively and effectively problem solve
  • Bi-lingual, Spanish in particular, a plus

Required Qualifications

  • Valid California driver’s license required
  • When not in the office, the person in this position will be required to travel with the Ag In Motion mobile classroom. In the work environments described below, this position requires sitting at a desk and utilizing a computer and telephone and/or standing for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, and the ability to bend, lift 25 lbs. and stretch while moving materials. Vision abilities required by the job include close and distant vision.

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*Attribution: All information and wording comes from the organization's job website.

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