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Science Education Expert
2015-11-26 11:05:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Science Education Expert to support STEM Education and Outreach Unit at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Design and deliver teacher training modules onsite and, when needed, offsite that use space science as a teaching and learning context for secondarylevel curricular subjects Design and produce classroom resourcesactivities on the subjects covered by the above teacher training modules in different formats classical printed lessons, practicallab activities, tablet applications and content, etc Adaptupdateupgrade existing teacher training modules and classroom resourcesactivities when required Contribute to the design, and manage the implementation of ESA challenges and competitions on the subject of sciences for secondary schools at European level e.g using microhyper gravity platforms to perform experiments, such as Drop Towers, etc Contribute to the procurement actions for material items and services needed to implement the activities the logistics associated to the activities Collaborate with the ESERO Science Project Coordinator for the promotion of the teacher training sessions to the benefit of the whole ESERO network equally promote such opportunities within all ESA Member States Support the outreach, promotion and dissemination of ESA primary and secondary education activities, through appropriate channels and in compliance with ESA Education outreach guidelines, in the area of concern Contribute in general to the design and implementation of ESA STEM informal education projects at secondary school level, also addressing role modelling, STEMspace careers and gender issues Support the evaluation of education activities against Key Performance Indicators in the area of concern Respond to the direct contacts and external requests from education partners and the European education community Support in general the activities of the STEM Education and Outreach Unit when requested. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University Master degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or Science Knowledge of European STEM school curricula, with a focus on Sciences Specific experience in the design and development of didactic content on scientific subjects applied to secondary school curricula Direct teaching experience andor teacher training experience Sound knowledge of ESA and the space field Experience in international environments Project management skills and experience Capability of establishing and maintaining interfaces within and outside the Agency capability to respond and adapt to the needs of the European education communities Autonomy in the execution of tasks and ability to manage workload, identify priorities and strategic actions ability to cope with pressure, meet deadlines and deliver on time Creativity strong conceptual, analytical, interpersonal skills ability to work in a team Good communication skills, verbal in public and during formal meetings and written Fluent in English knowledge of another Member State language is an asset How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 11122015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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