LEGO STEM & Strategy Games Educator (Afterschool)

Prospect Schools; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Prospect Schools in Brooklyn is seeking an experienced Strategic Gaming & LEGO STEM Activity Specialist to lead engaging, hands‑on activities for K‑12 students. You will design lessons spanning strategic games, chess, LEGO builds, engineering challenges, and coding, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Evening hours 3:00–6:30 pm, occasional events, and collaboration with the Program Manager to track progress and ensure safety.

Formación

• Knowledgeable in strategic gaming, STEM, LEGO‑based learning, and related enrichment activities.
• Minimum two years of work or facilitation experience with K‑12 youth groups.
• Ability to mentor and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce rules in a group setting.
• Demonstrated collaboration with staff and families.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise a group of up to 15 participants and ensure well‑being.
• Plan and facilitate strategic gaming, LEGO STEM, and problem‑solving activities.
• Develop engaging lesson plans and project‑based activities.
• Lead students in chess, board games, logic games, and strategy activities.
• Design LEGO‑based STEM challenges integrating engineering concepts.
• Establish clear session objectives and communicate progress.
• Maintain inventory and prepare materials for sessions.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and assist with program setup.

Conocimientos

Strategic gaming

STEM enrichment

LEGO Education

Engineering design

Robotics

Coding

Project-based learning

Child development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Educación

High school diploma

STEM/LEGO certifications preferred

Descripción del empleo

Prospect Schools in Brooklyn is seeking an experienced Strategic Gaming & LEGO STEM Activity Specialist to lead engaging, hands‑on activities for K‑12 students. You will design lessons spanning strategic games, chess, LEGO builds, engineering challenges, and coding, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Evening hours 3:00–6:30 pm, occasional events, and collaboration with the Program Manager to track progress and ensure safety.