AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- FT (YP)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful comple

Training

Health Coverage

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps STEM Robotics Clubs Facilitator leads weekly after-school Robotics Club sessions during the school year, guiding students through LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 curriculum vetted by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and aligned with Common Core. Teams showcase skills in a friendly fall competition and prepare for regional tournaments.

The role mentors up to 8 high school seniors, supports volunteers, tracks student progress and program expenses, and helps with outreach, events, and partnerships

Qualifications

• Experience supporting after-school programs in STEM
• Ability to engage youth in hands-on activities
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting to groups

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct after-school Robotics Club activities.
• Prepare, administer, and report results of pre- and post-surveys to measure students’ progress.
• Maintain inventory and keep robotics laptops, curriculum software, and robot kits in working order.
• Train and support ELP STEM Robotics volunteers.
• Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion), and keep track of the program’s expenses for meals and supplies.
• Plan and conduct a robotics competition at the end of the program.
• Serve one-on-one with high school seniors to mentor them through the college, financial aid, and scholarship application process weekly throughout the full academic year.
• Assist with organizing youth events.
• Assist with ELP marketing and outreach efforts (students, mentors, and volunteers).
• Engage community partners in supporting ELP activities, including middle and high school administrators and college admissions staff.

Skills

Education

Computers/Technology

Youth Development

Community Organization

Teaching/Tutoring

Public Speaking

Public Health

General Skills

Communications

Business/Entrepreneur

Job description

The clubs meet weekly for 1.5 hours/session throughout the school year to work through the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 curriculum, which has been vetted by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and aligns with Common Core standards. At the end of the first 11 weeks, teams showcase the skills and knowledge they have acquired in a friendly competition. They will also lead the STEM Robotics Competition team as they participate in local/regional tournaments in the fall. Additionally, the AmeriCorps STEM Robotics Clubs Facilitator mentors up to 8 high school seniors (College Preparation and Civic Engagement) students throughout the school year.

Member Duties :

Plan and conduct after-school Robotics Club activities. Prepare, administer, and report results of pre- and post-surveys to measure students’ progress. Maintain inventory and keep robotics laptops, curriculum software, and robot kits in working order. Train and support ELP STEM Robotics volunteers. Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion), and keep track of the program’s expenses for meals and supplies. Plan and conduct a robotics competition at the end of the program. Serve one-on-one with high school seniors to mentor them through the college, financial aid, and scholarship application process weekly throughout the full academic year. Assist with organizing youth events. Assist with ELP marketing and outreach efforts (students, mentors, and volunteers). Engage community partners in supporting ELP activities, including middle and high school administrators and college admissions staff.

Program Benefits :

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training
• Health Coverage
• Stipend

Terms :

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended

Service Areas :

• Education
• Technology
• Children/Youth

Skills :

• Education
• Computers/Technology
• Youth Development
• Community Organization
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Public Speaking
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Communications
• Public Health
• General Skills