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22 people are interested
Education Programs
ORGANIZATION: Museum of the American Railroad
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22 people are interested
The Educational Programs Assistant works closely with the Director of Education by conducting field trip programs either on-site or in the classroom. Our educational programs comply with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) requirements and teach students the past, present, and future of rail travel. Along with how railroads built communities, and introduced concepts such as economics, logistics, and engineering.
An applicant for the position preferably has a familiarity with teaching and is able to engage groups of children (20-40) for approximately :25 minutes at a time. A typical 3 rd grade program sees 130 kids at the museum from 9:30-12. They are split into five groups and rotate through the various stations: Freight cars, passenger cars, depot, Metra, and TrainTopia.
Do not worry, museum staff and fellow volunteers will provide training and share our knowledge with you.
Please contact the Education Coordinator for more information at education@historictrains.org.
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About Museum of the American Railroad
Location:
6455 Page St., Frisco, TX 75034, US
Mission Statement
The Museum of the American Railroad endeavors to provide visitors with an educational and entertaining experience; emphasizing the social, economic, and technical impact of the railroad on our society.
Description
Programs and historical interupratations are desinged to provide a better understanding of the railroad's role in the settlement of the nation, spread of cultures, development of industry, and their relationship to local history. This is accomplished, in part, through stewardship of the museum's priceless collection of rolling stock, structures, and other railroad related artifacts which are held as cultural assests for the benefit of the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8004 N. Dallas ParkwayFrisco, TX 75034
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- History
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 3 hours per field trip. M-F 9AM-12PM