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Science in the Park Teacher

Sylvania, Lakeview, SC, United States


Position Summary
The Science in the Park Event Teacher supports the planning and facilitation of the Lakeview School District’s “Science in the Park” event on July 15 at Minges Brook Elementary. This role focuses on creating and leading engaging, hands‑on science experiences that spark curiosity, promote inquiry, and provide fun learning opportunities for elementary students and families.

Funding Source
This position is funded under Section 31a At‑Risk, therefore all job responsibilities and duties are aligned with the Section 31 At‑Risk Program’s Intent and Purposes, specifically to provide supplementary support to children who are failing or most at risk of failing to meet the district's core academic curriculum standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and organize interactive, age‑appropriate science activities and experiments

Prepare and manage materials and supplies for outdoor science stations

Set up and facilitate activities during the event on July 15

Engage students and families in inquiry‑based, hands‑on learning experiences

Support event logistics, including setup, transitions, and cleanup

Ensure a safe environment, including proper use of materials and supervision of activities

Qualifications

Current Lakeview School District teacher with an

Interest or experience in science instruction or STEM programming preferred

Strong organizational and facilitation skills

Experience with elementary age children preferred

Effective summative rating on most recent evaluation preferred

Time Commitment

Includes preparation time prior to July 15 and participation during the event

Approximately 10–20 hours total

Compensation
$37.53 / hour

EOE

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