FriYAY STEM Club Instructor - Part Time

University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading Canadian university for a part-time Friday Club Instructor! This role involves inspiring young minds through engaging STEM activities in a fun club setting. You'll be responsible for developing hands-on lessons and fostering a safe, collaborative atmosphere for students in grades 1-6. This position not only allows you to share your passion for science and technology but also helps you gain valuable skills in public speaking, classroom management, and educational planning. If you're creative, motivated, and love working with children, this is the perfect chance to shine and make a difference in their learning journey!

Qualifications

• Must have current Standard First Aid and a criminal record check.
• Experience with school-aged children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run creative STEM lessons for grades 1-6.
• Deliver 8 Friday afternoon clubs and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Public Speaking

Classroom Management

Educational Lesson Planning

Communication Soft Skills

Technology Aptitude

Education

Standard First Aid Certification

Criminal Record Check

Tools

Spheros

Ozobots

Makey Makey

Micro:bit

TinkerCAD

3D Printing

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Part-time Friday Club Instructor

About the University:
It’s your time to shine! Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Position Overview:
Destination Exploration (DE) is seeking a part-time Friday Club Instructor ($17.00/hour, 8-10 hours/week) for its FriYAY Clubs to begin September 18th, 2023. DE is the University of Lethbridge’s Youth STEM organization located in the Science Commons on campus with a mission to bring science and technology to life in a fun and educational manner. We are seeking a creative and motivated person to develop and run our FriYAY clubs for students grades 1-6, which run for 8 Friday afternoons from October 6 to December 1st (potential to extend until March 22, 2024). This will include developing creative and hands-on STEM lessons and implementing these with club participants, evaluation, and general administration work.

An individual in this position will gain experience in public speaking, classroom management, educational lesson planning, administration skills and valuable communication soft skills. DE programs work with a variety of technology used in K-12 education that you will be taught how to use effectively such as Spheros, Ozobots, Makey Makey, Micro:bit, TinkerCAD and 3D printing.

Main Duties:

• Deliver 8 Friday afternoon Clubs between 1:30-4:30pm.
• Work with other staff members to coordinate activities and engage all club members.
• Maintain club space and program materials.
• Assist students with activities as needed and encourage a safe, team atmosphere.
• Ensure that all participants conduct themselves safely within a safe environment.
• Conduct program evaluation.

Position Qualifications:

• Current Standard First Aid (or proof of completion by Oct 6, 2023).
• Satisfactory current criminal record check (including vulnerable sector).
• Experience working with school-aged children.
• A strong background or knowledge in a scientific or technology field.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• A high aptitude for technology would be an asset.

Employment Group: Student

Campus: Lethbridge

Open Date: 09/05/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Desired Start Date: 09/18/2023

Position End Date (if temporary): 03/29/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Apply through Destination Exploration’s page at www.uleth.ca/destination-exploration/jobs for a streamlined application.

Employment Equity:

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you.