Fab Lab Birthday Party Group Leader

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Bucks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Group Leader for birthday parties at the Fab Lab Center in Warminster Township. The role involves facilitating engaging STEAM activities for children while ensuring their safety and enjoyment. Responsibilities include managing logistics, collaborating with staff, and using technology to enhance the party experience. Candidates must have a High School Diploma; teaching experience or STEAM education knowledge is a plus. The position requires flexible scheduling, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with parents and children.
• Ability to engage and supervise children in activities.
• Knowledge and experience in STEAM Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate STEAM-based birthday party activities.
• Manage party setup, execution, and cleanup.
• Ensure safety and security of the Fab Lab facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

PA Level I or Level II Elementary or STEAM Content-Area Certification

Job description

Job Summary
The Bucks IU Fab Lab Center is a vibrant, hands‑on learning environment where children of all ages engage in digital fabrication, computer science, engineering, and STEAM activities in a fun and innovative out‑of‑school setting. The Fab Lab offers a variety of programs, including school field trips, after‑school clubs, STEAM Saturdays, day‑off‑school programs, Kids Night Out events, and birthday parties. This posting is specific to birthday parties. Under the direction of the Supervisor of STEAM Education, the Fab Lab Birthday Party Group Leader is responsible for facilitating engaging, STEAM‑oriented birthday party experiences for children. The role focuses on creating a memorable, fun, and educational celebration for guests while ensuring a positive and organized event. The Leader will guide participants through hands‑on activities, manage the flow of the party, support families, and ensure the safety of all children and the security of the Fab Lab facility. All agendas and activity guides will be provided. The Leader is expected to submit availability in advance for scheduling and coordination. Flexibility and reliability are essential, as most parties occur on evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate STEAM‑based activities tailored for birthday parties. Agendas and slides are prepared by the Fab Lab leadership team.
• Ensure activities are delivered in an age‑appropriate, engaging, and fun manner.
• Use technology appropriately and confidently to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor of STEAM Education to schedule party dates.
• Welcome birthday families and guests to the Fab Lab.
• Manage the setup and cleanup of party activities and spaces.
• Ensure the safety and security of the Fab Lab facility, including disarming and arming the security system as needed.
• Supervise and engage with children during parties to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Practice active supervision of children in attendance and maintain a positive, energetic atmosphere.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with parents, children, and Fab Lab staff.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are in good working order and stored appropriately after a party.
• Act as an ambassador for the Fab Lab Center, promoting its programs and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the Fab Lab Center.

Competencies

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; develops and implements cost‑saving measures; conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment‑free environment.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

The work environment described is representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit and use hands; often required to walk, reach, talk, and hear. May be required to stand for long periods, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma Required.
• PA Level I or Level II Elementary or STEAM Content‑Area Certification preferred but not required.
• Teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of STEAM Education preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence of experience with and expert knowledge of STEAM Education.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proven track record in using a rich array of instructional methods, building professional relationships, solving problems, and planning collaboratively.
• Demonstrated content knowledge in computer science, engineering and design topics, and/or digital fabrication.
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.

Work Authorization

Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employee Statement

The Bucks IU is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.