Bilingual Learning Facilitator @ Shedd Aquarium

The Learning Programs Department develops and delivers learning experiences outside of or in addition to a regular visit and provides opportunities for learners to dive deeper. We serve a variety of audiences across Learning Programs including students, teachers, teens, youth outside of school, and families. This programming includes but is not limited to, camps, school experiences, teacher professional development, out-of-school time programming for youth and teens, and family engagements both at Shedd Aquarium, in off-site locations as well as in online environments.

The primary role of the Learning Facilitator Bilingual (Spanish) is to deliver programming that is tailored for learners including students (PK-12), youth, teachers, families, adults, and middle school and high school teens. Facilitators utilize learner-centered facilitation strategies to encourage learners to think critically about the natural world and their place in it, and actively seek out relevant content knowledge. The Learning Facilitator will implement programs while working with other team members as appropriate. The Learning Facilitator will assist in daily setup and any preparation that is needed before and after each program. The Learning Facilitator demonstrates ownership and autonomy in each program cycle while contributing to a culture of collaboration. They actively participate in reflective activities as it relates to their instructional quality. This position is primarily responsible for facilitating environmental education learning experiences at Shedd, in the field, in local communities, and online environments.