Education

Posted June 12, 2026
Planetarium Educator
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Wilmington, North Carolina
Salary Range: $49,184 – $63,997.50

Position Information
Do you have a passion for science and a talent for inspiring curiosity in others? Cape Fear Museum is looking for an enthusiastic Planetarium Educator to help bring our brand-new 60-seat digital dome to life for visitors of all ages. This role operates the planetarium using Digistar 7 software, leads engaging shows and programs, and designs curriculum-based educational experiences for both school groups and the general public. This role is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on science education with state-of-the-art technology in a dynamic museum environment. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable both in front of an audience and behind the controls of complex equipment, and who takes pride in making science accessible and exciting for everyone.

Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexibility will be required to cover some evening and Friday/Saturday events and programs. Must be available to report for emergency work assignments during emergency situations.

Employment Type: Full Time, exempt

Salary Information: The hiring salary range for this position is $49,184.00 up to $63,997.50 annually, plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

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Posted June 1, 2026
STEM Educator
Liberty Science Center
Jersey City, New Jersey
Salary Range: $22.50 per hour

The Role
The part-time STEM Educator at Liberty Science Center (LSC) delivers engaging, hands-on STEM learning experiences that spark curiosity and make science accessible to learners of all ages. The part-time STEM Educator actively delivers interactive programs offsite in schools and community organizations, onsite in LSC’s learning environments (including laboratories, galleries, theaters, and public spaces), and virtually. Offsite program delivery requires driving to schools and partner sites throughout the NJ tri-state region.
In addition to program delivery, the part-time STEM Educator helps ensure high-quality setups and maintains safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. This role supports LSC’s mission by contributing to public-facing initiatives and supporting the continuous improvement of STEM programming. The part-time STEM Educator works as business needs demand and reports directly to the Senior Manager of School Programs and indirectly to the Senior Director of School & Public Programs. This role requires the ability to drive to school partner sites.

What You’ll Bring
You love learning and working with students of all ages, and you excel at speaking to audiences ranging from small classrooms to large groups. You are passionate about science education and enjoy engaging learners of all ages and backgrounds. Optimistic, flexible, and energetic, you know how to make science content age-appropriate and relevant while maintaining strong engagement. Curious by nature, you continually seek knowledge across STEM and incorporate current developments into your program delivery. You work well in dynamic environments, adapt easily to changing schedules and settings, take initiative to solve problems, and demonstrate strong classroom management, professionalism, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do
Below is an overview of your essential job functions; please note that this is not an exhaustive list, as new responsibilities may be added as business needs require.

Program Delivery

• Deliver onsite, offsite, and virtual STEM programs, including workshops, assemblies, lab experiences, camps, demonstrations, and public presentations
• Drive to schools and partner sites in the tri-state area to deliver STEM programs in classrooms, multipurpose rooms, and auditorium spaces
• Facilitate engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences while maintaining safe, inclusive environments and well-managed learning environments
• Set up and break down programs and complete administrative tasks (such as making confirmation calls, inputting data into monday.com, etc.)

Program Support & Development

• Support the continuous improvement of STEM programs through research and development assistance
• Contribute to departmental initiatives that engage school groups, families, and the general public through events and outreach
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, strong attendance, and adherence to all LSC policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned based on departmental and business needs

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of STEM content areas with a willingness to learn across disciplines
• Awareness of NGSS/NJSLS-S
• Strong public speaking and audience engagement skills, with the ability to present complex concepts in an accessible and engaging way to diverse learners
• Strong classroom management and group facilitation skills in dynamic environments
• Capable and comfortable driving to partner schools and program sites (up to approximately two hours) and safely navigating routes using GPS or map-based directions, with prior driving experience required
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong organization, time management, and reliability with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Must have experience operating a vehicle safely and navigating with passengers; must be able to drive a car 2+ hours with following directions from a map or GPS in all weather conditions
• BA/BS in STEM-related major and/or education/teaching field preferred
• 1+ year experience teaching STEM to children, ages 5 to 16, in either a formal or informal setting
• Experience in delivering educational content in a fun, dynamic way
• Experience and comfort with using software/technology in an educational setting

Classification and Schedule
This is a part-time, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 per week with prior supervisor approval. You are typically scheduled for at least 4 days per week with shifts typically ranging from 6–8 hours per day, depending on program needs. Weekly schedules will vary based on programming demand, and may include early mornings, daytime hours, and occasional evenings. Scheduling is subject to change based on departmental and business needs.

Travel
Offsite program delivery requires travel throughout the NJ Tri-State region (up to 140 miles from LSC), approximately three times per week. Travel to off-site programming requires arrival at the location at least 60 minutes before the scheduled start of the first program.

Environment
Liberty Science Center is located in a beautiful waterfront state park in Jersey City, New Jersey. Not only is Jersey City easy to get to from any point in Northern NJ and Manhattan, but it also holds the title of the most diverse city in the United States. Employees have access to free parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ Path train.

Physical/Environmental Demands
NOTE: Candidates for this position must be able to perform the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodations.

The part-time STEM Educator role requires working with students in a variety of settings and the ability to stand for extended periods while delivering programs and public speaking, often in loud or high-energy environments. This position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and to work in school and community settings that may lack functioning elevators or ideal instructional spaces. The role may involve walking on concrete floors, navigating crowds, climbing stairs, bending or stooping to engage with children, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or transporting program materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 45 pounds. This position also requires driving a vehicle to off-site locations in various weather conditions.

Compensation & Benefits
The wage for the part-time STEM Educator is $22.50 per hour. Liberty Science Center provides generous perks for all eligible part-time employees, including:

• Paid time off
• 25% discount for staff in the LSC store
• 15% discount in the on-site cafeteria
• LSC Membership
• Free Parking

Liberty Science Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with qualified employees.

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Posted May 26, 2026
Planetarium Educator
Liberty Science Center
Jersey City, New Jersey
Salary Range: $21.50 per hour

The Role
Liberty Science Center (LSC) invites your application for an exciting NASA-funded role designed to ignite the love of astronomy learning for young people. This part time Planetarium Educator role will: (1) present and develop NASA-themed content to students in grades 4-8 at weekly after school programs in the Hudson County, NJ, area; (2) operate an inflatable, portable planetarium at our community-based partner sites (3) train students on how to use and create engaging dome programs; and (4) operate equipment and facilitate programming, including live shows, movies, and laser light shows, onsite in all of LSC’s space-related facilities. The Planetarium Educator will work three days a week, primarily between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. This role will report to the Planetarium Director and will work closely with members of the STEM Education department. This is an 18-month, grant-funded position, currently scheduled to end September 30th, 2027.

What You’ll Bring
As a Planetarium Educator, you are passionate about presenting astronomy, space science, and earth science topics. Your formal and informal education experience will help keep students engaged in NASA-based interactive experiences. Your experience as a skilled and dynamic presenter will come to the fore as you train students to create and deliver their own planetarium shows. Your experience in public presentations will be tapped as you give programs in LSC’s giant Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium and Weston Family Lab for Earth and Space Exploration.

What You’ll Do
The essential functions of the Part-Time Planetarium Educator (18-month) role are as follows:

• Supports LSC’s grant-funded program (‘NASA Afterschool Engagement’), in which you will provide NASA-themed afterschool content at public schools and at youth centers to students in grades 4-8.
• Work with the project team on content to be delivered weekly at after-school and summer camp venues.
• Share NASA content with students by developing and delivering programs that deepen their understanding of NASA’s work, including the Artemis Mission and the James Webb Space Telescope.
• Operate a portable digital planetarium off-site as a venue for sharing content with students.
• Train students to use basic planetarium software to create and deliver their own programs for family nights at the after-school venues.
• Assist selected students from the after-school programs to present their shows in the main Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium at LSC.
• Present outreach programs using the portable planetarium at various venues in northern New Jersey.
• Present energetic, engaging live programs in the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium, the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, to audiences that include the general public, school groups, summer camp groups, and attendees of day and evening special events.
• Present educational programs on Science on a Sphere (the six-foot, earth science-focused globe in LSC’s Weston Family Lab), for Scout merit-badge programs, and other venues that bring astronomy and earth sciences to life for LSC’s audiences.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on audio-visual and digital equipment, both within the planetarium and with platforms and programs used for remote educational programs.
• Facilitate Science on a Sphere presentations for potential funders, board members, and organizational partners.
• Collaborate inter-divisionally on developing and producing creative solutions that serve to strengthen LSC’s brand, mission, and revenue.
• Establish an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of our diverse audience.
• Other duties, as business needs require.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Demonstrated ability in formal (classroom) education
• Experience in after-school programming or other forms of informal education
• Excellent communication, public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of current trends in astronomy and space science education
• Experience in presenting online programs over platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet
• Skilled in editing and adapting video and other content to full-dome format
• Ability to contribute to a multicultural organization and serve students with diverse needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in astronomy, education, theater, or a related STEM discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• Acting training and on-stage experience
• Other performance experience (e.g., singing, playing music, dancing)
• Experience in venues that involve engaging and holding the attention of large audiences
• One or more years of experience in ALL of the following:
  o Working, operating, and presenting in a planetarium setting
  o Using digital full-dome systems to create planetarium programs (experience in Evans and Sutherland’s Digistar system would be a significant plus)
  o Operating and maintaining telescopes
  o Designing and delivering content for summer camps
  o Teaching student groups in either formal or informal settings
• Being an active member of a regional, national, and/or international astronomy professional educational organization

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Planetarium Educator may manage and coach ‘near peer’ students that will also be funded under this project to help deliver the afterschool content to students.

Classification and Work Location
This is a part-time, non-exempt 18-month position, January 2026 to July 2027. This position must be available to work onsite at Liberty Science Center and at school venues in Hudson County.

Schedule
Weekday afternoon availability is essential due to the schedule of after-school programs. Weekend and weekday daytime availability is also necessary. This role is budgeted for approximately 20 hours a week.

LSC’s Work Culture at a Glimpse
LSC prides itself on fostering a culture that enables all employees to experience a sense of pleasure, passion, and purpose while in the workplace. We believe in embracing and driving change, inspiring fun and learning, and creating a positive and family-friendly team spirit. Our differences as individuals (race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education, and lifestyle) are an asset and contribute to our ability to drive innovation. Lastly, at the heart of our work culture is the commitment to delivering a “wow factor” through our exceptional customer service to not only our guests but also one another.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical requirements 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 to perform the essential functions.
This position involves working in a portable planetarium, including transporting a projector, computer system, and inflatable planetarium dome. Must be able to lift equipment of up to 50 lbs. The setup of the portable dome requires the ability to bend over and crawl. The ability to work for long periods of time at a computer is required. This position also requires tolerance for noise and extensive public speaking, often in noisy environments. This position involves working in dark presentation spaces;, must be able to navigate dimly lit environments. The planetarium control system is up one flight of stairs, so the ability to access the control system is necessary for this role. The position requires frequent visits to the science center’s floor (walking on concrete floors, climbing stairs, etc.) and outdoors (walking on uneven ground, exposed to the elements),

Travel
Travel to local schools and other venues for delivering astronomy outreach programs is an essential part of the position. Possible travel out of state to attend conferences and training related to the position. Valid Driver’s License is required.

Employment Contingencies
This position requires two contingencies to be met before the first day of employment: (1) a successful criminal background check, (2) proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits
The Planetarium Educator position is compensated at a rate of $21.50/hour. Liberty Science Center also provides perks for all eligible part-time employees, including:

• Paid sick time
• 25% discount for staff in the LSC store
• 15% discount in on-site cafeteria
• LSC Family Membership
• Free Parking

To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting why Liberty Science Center and this particular role are a good fit for you.

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Featured

Posted May 20, 2026
Vice President of Education and Engagement
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, California
Salary Range: Minimum starting pay for this role is $170,000 annually

Summary of The Role
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to build on the Aquarium’s strong foundation in education and take it to its next level of impact—strengthening its role as a core driver of guest experience, public engagement, and conservation action. The Vice President of Education and Engagement will partner with an experienced and dedicated team to expand and connect existing programs into a unified, story-driven experience—deepening curiosity, creating emotional connection, and inspiring agency across every audience, from young children to lifelong learners, and from casual guests to committed advocates and supporters. This role will bring great alignment and scale to the Aquarium’s education efforts. Working in partnership with key contributors across the organization, the Vice President of Education and Engagement will weave educational storytelling across on-site guest experiences, exhibits, digital platforms, and community programs into a cohesive, audience-experience approach that enhances what already works while expanding measurable engagement and relevance.

Key Priorities for the Vice President of Education and Engagement
Define a bold, audience-centered vision

• Establish a multi-year strategy that positions education as a core partner in the creation of a welcoming, accessible, and culturally responsive guest experience, brand narrative, and conservation impact
• Shift from program-based delivery to experience design and storytelling at scale

Transform the guest learning journey through emotional storytelling

• Design education experiences that create emotional connection, memory, meaning, and a sense of personal stewardship and agency across all ages
• Partner with Guest Experience, Exhibits, and Marketing to ensure a seamless, story-driven journey from entry to exit.

Expand beyond the walls of the Aquarium

• Build scalable off-site, community-based, and digital education platforms
• Leverage virtual learning, content distribution, and partnerships to reach audiences far beyond physical attendance
• Position the Aquarium as a global voice in ocean education

Integrate education with brand marketing and philanthropic narratives

• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Development to align campaigns, storytelling, and audience development strategies
• Ensure education content fuels audience growth, loyalty, and relevance

Build a high-performing, innovative team

• Lead and develop a team that consistently delivers creative, high-impact learning experiences
• Foster a culture of experimentation, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement

Drive strategic partnerships and philanthropy

• Cultivate relationships with funders, education partners, and content collaborators
• Translate educational vision into compelling funding opportunities and donor engagement

Lead with data and measurable impact

• Establish clear metrics to evaluate learning outcomes, engagement, and behavior change–
• Use data and insights to continuously refine programs and demonstrate impact to stakeholders

Ensure operational and financial excellence

• Own the department budget, aligning resources with strategic priorities
• Identify efficiencies while investing in high-impact, scalable initiatives

Serve as a visible institutional leader

• Act as a public spokesperson and thought leader in informal education, ocean science, and conservation engagement
• Elevate the Aquarium’s reputation as a leader in immersive, impactful learning

Experiences & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in informal learning, guest experience, or mission-driven public engagement organizations (e.g., museums, zoos, aquariums, theme parks, or immersive experience organizations)
• Proven success in designing and scaling education programs across physical and digital platforms.
• Experience securing funding, managing grants, and partnering with Development to grow impact.
• Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams and developing leaders.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using data to measure outcomes, adapt strategies, and prove impact.
• Excellent communication skills and credibility as a public-facing leader.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to set and meet strategic objectives on time and within budget.

Education or Comparable Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience developing impactful learning experiences that combine scientific credibility, compelling storytelling, and audience engagement. Advanced study in science, communications, education, or related fields is a plus.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and non-standard hours to support programs, events, fundraising activities, and leadership responsibilities. Occasional domestic travel is expected.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that welcomes and respects diverse experiences, backgrounds and heritages. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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