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GSK Summer Intern - Adventure Science Center (PAID!)
ORGANIZATION: Adventure Science Center
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4 people are interested
Internship Description:
We are looking for a paid intern to assist our GSK Summer Program by teaching hands-on learning in schools. This position would act as support to the lead instructor by providing classroom management, extra supervision, and occasionally leading lessons with students’ grades 2-6. Most weeks will be Monday through Friday mornings and afternoons.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist GSK educator by loading the outreach vehicle, setting up the classroom, and keeping track of supplies and materials
- Lead small groups of students in hands-on science activities
- Help modify lessons if needed, to adapt to students’ abilities
- Manage students during class time, supervising behavior, and keeping them on task
- Assist GSK educator by collecting behavior contracts from the schools
Qualifications:
- Intern candidates are requested to be a Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited college. Interns are encouraged to obtain college credit for their internship.
- Intern candidates are passionate about science and have a love for sharing through education.
- Intern candidates are responsible, mature in attitude, and quick to solve problems in an ever changing environment.
- Intern candidates have worked with children in formal or informal education settings for at least 6 months or more.
Hour/Time Commitment:
All interns are asked to record their service hours through our online Volunteer Information Center (VIC).
30 hours a week over 8 weeks
Compensation: Yes, there is compensation!
Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Letter of Interest, with desired internship & semester
- Resume
- List of 3 references, at least 1 academic
More opportunities with Adventure Science Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Adventure Science Center
Location:
800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203, US
Mission Statement
To open every mind to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Description
Adventure Science Center is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to igniting curiosity and inspiring the lifelong discovery of science since 1945. With 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Center features nearly 175 hands-on exhibits focused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science.
Our award-winning programs include daily science demonstrations, Discovery Cart activities, workshops, lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special events. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital projection and surround sound to present programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows.
Serving more than 300,000 people annually, Adventure Science Center continues to be a premier attraction and learning center for visitors throughout Middle Tennessee and far beyond.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
800 Fort Negley Blvd.Nashville, TN 37203
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Math / Science Instruction
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 30 hours a week over 8 weeks
- Application Requirements Interested applicants should submit the following: • Letter of Interest, with desired internship & semester • Resume • List of 3 references, at least 1 academic