After-School STEM Coach for Young Innovators

Imogen Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

Imogen Foundation is seeking a part-time teacher to lead STEM-based after-school workshops for elementary students in New York City. Classes run from 2:30pm to 5:00pm on school days, focusing on coding, robotics, engineering, science, and video game design.

Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, planning lesson plans, coordinating with a teaching assistant, and supervising students during transitions. A university degree is preferred; strong leadership and kindness are essential.

Qualifications

• Subject-matter expertise in a field consistent with the subject taught.
• Patient, kind and friendly.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct conduct and performance of adults and children.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and exhibit creativity in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to use own initiative, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.
• University degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implements course curriculum, and assists with its development
• Works with teaching assistant to create lesson plans in accordance with course curriculum
• Requests supplies from Site Supervisor well in advance of class sessions
• Leads classes with school-age children
• Supervises children during transitions
• Supervises teaching assistants
• Communicates regularly with Site Supervisor and/or Director about student progress
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees culminating events at the end of each cycle

Skills

STEM knowledge

Leadership

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Education

University degree (preferred)

Job description

Imogen Foundation is seeking a part-time teacher to lead STEM-based after-school workshops for elementary students in New York City. Classes run from 2:30pm to 5:00pm on school days, focusing on coding, robotics, engineering, science, and video game design.

Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, planning lesson plans, coordinating with a teaching assistant, and supervising students during transitions. A university degree is preferred; strong leadership and kindness are essential.