Current jobs related to Professional Learning Assistant - Chicago - Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

  • Weekend - Learning Center Program Assistant

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Huntington Learning Center Part time $19

    In Person positionLocated in Chicago, IL  (Lincoln Park)Bachelor's Degree Required. A career with Huntington Learning Center, rewarding in every way!At Huntington, we are eager to continue to build our teams! We seek to hire the best, most talented professionals in the organization! If you are a take-charge college grad, eager to turn your aptitude for...

  • Professional Learning Specialist

    15 hours ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States After School Matters Full time

    Job Title: Professional Learning SpecialistAfter School Matters is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Professional Learning Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Learning Communities department, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing professional development workshops and programs for instructors and...

  • Learning and Development Professional

    7 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Old Republic General Insurance Group Full time

    Job Title: Learning and Development ManagerAt Old Republic General Insurance Group, we are seeking a highly skilled Learning and Development Manager to join our team. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth by developing and executing learning strategies and programs that align with the...

  • Professional Learning Specialist

    4 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States After School Matters Full time

    Job Title: Professional Learning SpecialistAfter School Matters is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Professional Learning Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Learning Communities department, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing professional development workshops and programs for instructors and...

  • Learning and Development Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Kirkland & Ellis Full time

    About Kirkland & EllisKirkland & Ellis is a leading global law firm that values collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field.We serve a broad range of clients with market-leading...

  • Family Learning Program Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Field Museum Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.The individual(s) in this position will support the Family Learning Team by assisting in the preparation of and facilitating related programs and events, including, but not limited to,...

  • Professional Truck Driver Position

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States DLM Professional Full time

    CDL Driver Career OverviewDLM Professional is seeking a skilled CDL Driver to join our team. As a CDL Driver with our company, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.Key Benefits:Competitive Compensation: Average weekly earnings of $1,200 with opportunities for performance-based...

  • Sales Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Vista Higher Learning Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Field Sales Specialist to join our K-12 Central Region Sales team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing, supporting, and growing customer accounts in the IL/IA area.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver engaging and customized presentations to showcase VHL solutions and their...

  • Learning Support Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States ProCare Therapy Full time

    Job OverviewProCare Therapy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to fill the role of Paraprofessional. This position requires a minimum of 1+ years of experience in paraprofessional or special education settings.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist classroom teachers in implementing instructional activities and strategies.Provide individualized support...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    4 months ago

    Chicago, United States DePaul University Full time

    Responsibilities: The Office of Innovative Professional Learning (OIPL) in the College of Education invites expressions of interest for part-time faculty teaching opportunities for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. OIPL provides schools and organizations individualized and customized professional development, coaching, or mentoring that relies on best...

  • Learning Program Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States CE Back Office Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Learning Program Manager to join our team at CE Back Office. As a Learning Program Manager, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering a comprehensive learning program for our associates.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a holistic learning...

  • Adjunct Faculty Opportunities in Innovative Professional Learning

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States DePaul University Full time

    About the Opportunity:The Office of Innovative Professional Learning (OIPL) at DePaul University invites expressions of interest for part-time faculty teaching opportunities in the Academic Year.Key Responsibilities:Design and deliver high-quality professional development programs for educatorsDevelop and implement customized training solutions for schools...

  • Senior Accounting Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Carole Robertson Center for Learning Full time

    Job SummaryThe Carole Robertson Center for Learning is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations, specifically those related to the general ledger. This key role will be responsible for preparing and recording asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.Key...

  • Senior Accounting Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Carole Robertson Center for Learning Full time

    Job SummaryThe Carole Robertson Center for Learning is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations, specifically those related to the general ledger. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and recording asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.Key...

  • Learning Design Manager

    6 days ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Marsh McLennan Full time

    Job Title: Learning Design ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Learning Design Manager to join our global Learning and Development team. As a key member of our Learning Design Center of Excellence, you will be responsible for elevating our internal learning offerings and articulating best-practice learning design within the organization.Key...

  • Assistant Racquets Professional

    2 months ago

    Chicago, United States Saddle & Cycle Club Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Part-Time Racquets ProfessionalDepartment: RacquetsReports to: Director of Racquets Direct Reports: None FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt General Summary: This is a part-time hourly position designed to fulfill the needs of the Club racquets program teaching demands. ​​​The Part Time Tennis Teaching...

  • Assistant Racquets Professional

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Saddle & Cycle Club Part time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Part-Time Racquets ProfessionalDepartment: RacquetsReports to: Director of Racquets Direct Reports: None FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt General Summary: This is a part-time hourly position designed to fulfill the needs of the Club racquets program teaching demands. ​​​The Part Time Tennis Teaching...

  • Learning Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Soliant Full time

    Job SummarySoliant is seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Education Teacher to join our team. As a Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for providing high-quality education to students with special needs in a high school setting.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement individualized education plans for students with special...

  • Learning Support Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States ProCare Therapy Full time

    About This RoleThis position involves providing vital support services to students requiring special assistance within our educational setting.Main ResponsibilitiesTo deliver individualized support services to students within both group settings as well as one-on-one interactions.

  • Learning Experiences Facilitator

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Lincoln Park Zoological Society Full time

    Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo, is a privately-managed, member-supported organization and is...

Professional Learning Assistant

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin MSI exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI's mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibits and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting on day one of employment, a progressive employee wellness program, hybrid work modality for eligible positions, free parking in Griffin MSI's garage, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, and more If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you

The Job: The Professional Learning Assistant will provide administrative support and logistical assistance to programming by managing programmatic data; communicating effectively with team members and School Partners and coordinating all related materials and events. This role will work collaboratively with the department to implement the School Partners Program and Institute for Quality Science Teaching workshops to support all program participants and ensure the effective delivery of programs.

Responsibilities
Materials and Events
  • Provide event planning logistics and administrative support for on and offsite Professional Learning programs (virtual and in-person, including some early morning and evenings), including scheduling, room reservations, transportation, catering, swag ordering, and management and event communication.
  • Provide logistics and administrative support for annual celebratory events including coordination with Museum's events management team and food service.
  • In collaboration with others on the team, inventory, order, store, and maintain programmatic materials annually and as needed.
  • Administer the recruitment, application, and onboarding process of new program participants including soliciting stakeholder recommendations, sending email recruitment letters, facilitating and supporting the cultivation of relationships initiated by senior management, and organizing the application and interview process with Senior Educators. 
  • Support Senior Educators with thought partnership and project management to coordinate and execute Professional Learning experiences, which may include basic facilitation of aspects of Professional Learning workshops.

Communication
  • Assist Senior Educators in implementing regular communication strategy (including email) to all program participants including maintaining database of participants.
  • Assist Professional Learning staff in maintaining consistent, timely email communication with program participants including the coordinator of site visits.
  • Collaborate with the team to update and maintain digital tools used to collaborate with and provide resources to program participants.
  • Assist Senior Educators in implementing communication and strategies for building virtual and in-person communities of practice for stakeholders.
  • Assist Senior Educators and the Museum's digital media team in developing and evaluating additional digital tools to support learning communities.

Data Management
  • Support the ability of the team to make data-driven program decisions by managing and organizing data generated from program evaluations, experiences shared by program participants, and internal team meetings including compiling documents and writing requested reports.
  • Assist Senior Educators and the Museum's Research and Evaluation team in program research and evaluation activities.
  • Support Senior Educators in monitoring School Partners' progress via the digital School Support Tool and participation in Professional Learning Communities and Work Sessions.
  • Maintain and organize documents for the potential research studies and reporting.

Other Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with other Professional Learning Department Teams to support programs, logistics, communication and events as assigned.
  • Actively collaborate with multiple teams across the Museum.
  • Assist with other Education Division programs and collaborations as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years' related experience providing support in an education environment.
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Must be creative, dynamic, and intrinsically motivated; exhibit enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and openness to new ideas.
  • Detail-oriented; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking required.
  • Must demonstrate comfort in a team environment with strong collaboration skills.
  • An ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent program management, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Sites) required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
  • Experience in working with stakeholders in K-8 schools such as students, teachers, administrators, and external resource providers.
  • Strong understanding of best practices in STEM during in-school and out-of-school time preferred.
  • Experience in leading collaborative initiatives.
  • Experience in managing large content-based conferences, symposia, or events
  • Familiarity with programming in a variety of educational settings including schools, science centers, and/or other museums.
  • Must have valid driver's license for travel to and from school partner sites.
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish a plus.
  • Language:
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
    • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
  • Mathematical:
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
    • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Reasoning:
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Physical:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
    • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
    • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work Environment:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
    • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our DEAI Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Powered by JazzHR

rjUKw7tdw1