Overview
Education Specialist Jobs in Honolulu, HI at Malama Aina Foundation
Primary Purpose
Facilitate culture, place and project based learning through a mobile STEAM van in underserved communities in order to equip students to achieve academic success.
Essential Duties
● Recruit schools and organizations to participate in STEAM van program and ensure that activities and collaboration opportunities are clearly communicated;
● Coordinate all scheduling and logistics of the van for partnership with all schools and community organizations;
● Drive van to and set up/breakdown all events;
● Implement and oversee all activities being offered while on site;
● Work with the Curriculum team to continuously develop engaging activities;
● Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with partner/community sites and MAF staff;
● Purchase, prepare, maintain and manage all of the curriculum and activity supplies and inventory;
● Maintain project forms, keep accurate records of all site visits including date, time, number of participants, activities completed, etc.;
● Work with the program manager to gather data to complete required reports.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to:
● Produce web posts about the program;
● Maintain the van and equipment.
Work Hours
● Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm or otherwise determined by the supervisor;
● Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
● Some nights and weekends may be required.
Working Conditions
● Office setting;
● Work outdoors at schools and/or community sites where the activity is scheduled;
● Travel in STEAM van to and from project sites, with possible overnight stays;
● Must have personal transportation to and from the van storage location;
● Travel to neighbor islands for extended stays as needed.
Equipment Use
Personal vehicle, Ford Transit cargo van, computer and/or laptop, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, camera.
Mental, Physical and Communication Demands
● Consistent adherence to the practice of MAF’s core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
● Must be able to analyze and problem solve;
● Must be able to multitask and prioritize;
● Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
● Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis;
● Must be able to set up and break down 6ft tables, 10×10 tents and chairs.
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● Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program staff administration, and program partners via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
● Must possess strong communication skills;
● Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Required:
● Bachelor’s degree in Science, Math, Hawaiian Studies, Education or equivalent;
● Minimum of at least one (1) year of experience in student or professional teaching preferably in Math and/or Science at the intermediate school and pre algebra level;
● Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows operating systems;
● Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver’s license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily injury liability per person and $25K in property damage liability.
● An understanding of Native Hawaiian culture;
● Commercial Driver Licensing license.
Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Education Specialist
Company: Malama Aina Foundation
Location: Honolulu, HI
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