Elementary Science Fair Lead & Project Mentor

Pleasant View Elementary School; Hedgesville (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pleasant View Elementary School in Hedgesville, WV is seeking a part-time Science Fair Facilitator to organize and manage the annual science fair. You will guide teachers and students through project development, timelines, and judging, ensuring safety and compliance with guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating displays, recruiting judges, communicating requirements, and assisting in advancing standout projects to higher levels.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a timeline for project selection, development, submission, judging, and recognition.
• Communicate science fair requirements, guidelines, deadlines, and expectations to participating schools, teachers, students, and parents/guardians.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers and students regarding science fair project development.
• Assist students in developing appropriate scientific questions and identifying topics suitable for scientific investigation.
• Provide guidance regarding hypotheses, variables, experimental design, procedures, observations, and data collection.
• Encourage students to use appropriate scientific methods and inquiry processes.
• Provide guidance regarding the organization, analysis, and interpretation of data.
• Assist students in developing appropriate conclusions based on evidence collected through their investigations.
• Provide guidance regarding laboratory, equipment, and project safety.
• Ensure students understand and follow applicable safety requirements and established science fair guidelines.
• Assist students in identifying and properly documenting credible research sources.
• Provide guidance regarding appropriate citations and bibliographies.
• Review student projects prior to the fair for completeness, appropriate documentation, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Communicate necessary corrections or missing information to students and/or teachers.
• Coordinate the collection, organization, and display of student projects.
• Coordinate the setup and operation of the science fair.
• Recruit and coordinate qualified judges and volunteers as needed.
• Provide judges with scoring rubrics, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate the judging process and maintain accurate records of scores and results.
• Assist with determining award recipients in accordance with established criteria.
• Coordinate student recognition and awards.
• Assist in identifying projects eligible for advancement to regional, state, or other competitions, when applicable.
• Assist students and teachers in preparing projects for subsequent levels of competition.
• Maintain appropriate records related to participation, projects, scores, awards, and advancement.
• Promote student participation in science fair activities.
• Encourage equitable opportunities for student participation across grade levels and schools.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.
• Follow all applicable federal and state laws, West Virginia Department of Education requirements, and county policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Job description

Pleasant View Elementary School in Hedgesville, WV is seeking a part-time Science Fair Facilitator to organize and manage the annual science fair. You will guide teachers and students through project development, timelines, and judging, ensuring safety and compliance with guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating displays, recruiting judges, communicating requirements, and assisting in advancing standout projects to higher levels.