Job Opportunity at History Take Out

Outreach Teacher Position History Take-Out Job Description

This is a paid, on-demand, non-benefited position with no guaranteed minimum/maximum hours
Outreach educators will be called when a school schedules a program to determine availability.
Programs take place Mondays through Fridays
Rate is $15/hour and each presentation with set up/strike is 2 hours, plus travel reimbursement ($.50/mile).

Position Purpose:
Outreach Educators will facilitate the fun, hands-on, 60 minute History Take-Out programs in 3rd and 4th grade classrooms in schools throughout the Denver metro area.

Introduction:
In order to meet increased demand for school-based field trip experiences, History Colorado offers History Take-Out facilitated outreach program to bring social studies education programs to 3rd and 4th grade classrooms throughout Colorado.

Essential Duties:
Attending training sessions
Travel to and from sites
Thorough understanding of the outreach programs
Set up and clean up of program materials
Facilitation of outreach programs in the classroom
Collection of feedback and evaluation from students and teachers

Outreach Educator Qualifications:
Some availability during the week between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Love working with children
Experience handling artifacts
Bachelor’s degree in education, history, museum studies, or other associated field OR current enrollment in an accredited education program
Current Colorado driver’s license and clean driving record
Personal vehicle
Hiring reliant upon clean background check

Compensation: Rate is $15/hour and each presentation with set up/strike is 2 hours, plus travel reimbursement ($.50/mile). Many schools schedule multiple classes on the same day.

An Effective Program Facilitator:
is lively and outgoing...has good communication skills…enjoys conversing with students…facilitates learning for students…is reliable, responsible, and a self-starter...is comfortable relating to a wide variety of audiences…is willing to learn…has some familiarity with history…is up for new challenges.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and names of two references to Laura Douglas, History Take Out Program Director, at laura.douglas@state.co.us or 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203. Position begins immediately. Background check will be conducted prior to hiring.