Part-Time STEM Teaching Assistant

Scientific Adventures; Richmond, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Gym access

Job summary

Scientific Adventures is seeking a part-time STEM Teaching Assistant to support afterschool and summer STEM activities in East Bay elementary schools. No teaching credential required, typical hours 1:00–5:45 pm, with potential extra hours during summer.

You will engage girls in hands-on STEM, lead attendance, and help transport supplies while supporting a collaborative team. Spanish is a plus, and a driver’s license is helpful.

Qualifications

• College-level coursework, professional training, or experience in education, early childhood education, museum education and/or a STEM field.
• A minimum of one year of experience caring for, teaching, or supporting children.
• Ability to connect with a wide range of students and create an inclusive, warm & welcoming environment.
• Commitment to educational equity and programming for girls.
• Reliable transportation to elementary schools in the East Bay with a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to lift 40 lbs and transport STEM supplies to and from classes.
• Spanish is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and engaging environment for students to grow and learn.
• Assist in delivering hands-on STEM activities at local elementary schools in the afterschool and summer setting.
• Read the facilitator guide and coordinate with the Head Teacher ahead of class.
• Lead attendance taking for each class.
• Take photos during class for parents and Head Teacher.
• Instill the 6 C's: Curious, Committed, Confident, Careful, Creative, Changemakers mindset.
• Promote social-emotional learning and diversity by building relationships with students.
• Promote SAfG events among stakeholders.
• Assist with partnerships with school administrators.
• Assist with assembling and transporting STEM supplies.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and support program-related projects.
• Support program-related events, STEM kitting and marketing.

Skills

Student engagement

Equity commitment

Work ethic

Reliable transportation

Lifting 40 lbs

Spanish (bonus)

Education

College coursework/education experience

1 year experience with children

Job description

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated STEM Teaching Assistant to join our exciting Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) Team. If you're passionate about sparking elementary-aged girls' interest in STEM and ready to make a difference, you're in the right place. (A teaching credential is not required.)

The STEM Teaching Assistant position is part-time (with possible additional hours over the summer), hourly, non-exempt post. This role reports directly to the Director of Programs. For more of an understanding about our afterschool program, check out what our classes look like: SAfG in Action!

COMMITMENT:

• 15 - 20 hrs / week
  • Potential for additional hours based on organizational need
• Commit to 5 days per week (Monday - Friday)
• In-person teaching at elementary schools in the East Bay (Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Richmond)
• Core Work Hours: approximately 1:00 - 5:45 pm
  • Additional work hours: In-person weekly meetings for training and team meetings

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Regular Position: Job security in that you will be a regular employee and learn and grow in your role.
• Time Off: We follow the school calendar and you have Fall Recess and Winter Break at the end of the year. We teach Summer Camp, but you will have additional summer weeks off if you need them.
• Competitive Salary: $19.60 - $23.60 per hour (depending on experience)
• Inspiring Curriculum: Our classes are all about hands-on STEM activities designed to ignite a love for science, technology, engineering and math
• Perks and Benefits for the Role: We value our team and offer a range of benefits including dental, vision, professional development, gym access, and more.
• Team Building: We're not just colleagues; we're a supportive, collaborative team that loves to have fun and celebrate together.

YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As a STEM Teaching Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our mission. Your role includes:

• Creating a nurturing and engaging environment for the students to grow and learn.
• Assisting in the delivery of engaging, fun, hands-on STEM activities at local elementary schools in the afterschool and summer setting.
  • Read the facilitator guide for the science project and coordinate with the Head teacher ahead of class time regarding the project for each class and how you can best assist.
  • Lead attendance taking for each class
  • Take photos during class to provide to the Head Teacher who will share with the parents/caregivers.
• Instilling the 6 C's: Curious, Committed, Confident, Careful, Creative, and Changemakers mindset in your students.
• Promoting social-emotional learning and embracing diversity by actively building relationships with students, focusing on positive personal development and individual strengths
• Promote SAfG events among various stakeholders
• Assisting in fostering positive partnerships with school administrators.
• Assisting with the assembly and transportation of STEM supplies

Other Programmatic Support as needed:

• Being a team player by attending meetings, trainings, and supporting program-related projects.
• Support program-related events, activities, STEM kitting and marketing.

• Support volunteer coordination efforts by supervising and supporting volunteers in the classroom.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

A qualified candidate will possess a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:

• College-level coursework, professional training, or experience in one or more of the following fields: education, early childhood education, museum education and/or a STEM field.
• A minimum of one year of experience caring for, teaching, or supporting children in some capacity
• Can connect with a wide range of students and create an inclusive, warm & welcoming environment.
• Commitment to educational equity and programming for girls
• Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Reliable transportation to elementary schools in the East Bay. Possess a valid driver's license and a reliable car.
• Be able to lift 40 lbs and transport STEM supplies to and from your classes.

Spanish is a plus, but not mandatory.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in a variety of school classrooms and at a computer, communicating with others in person, on the telephone, and online.

• Ability to perform repetitive motions 25% of the time.
• Ability to lift and transport 40 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to safely work in both outdoor and indoor environments that may include stairs, uneven paths, loose substrates, and secure access areas.
• Ability to move science materials and classroom supplies in a classroom and/or office environment.

Will require time in a variety of school environments: frequent travel across uneven concrete floors and bark while transporting materials, intervals of time outdoors in varying environmental conditions, extensive public speaking often in noisy environments, and exposure to high levels of noise.

About Us

SAfG is on a mission to break down barriers for girls in STEM from an early age. Our hands-on programs in East Bay schools aim to inspire, equip, and engage girls in STEM fields. We're paving the way for future female scientists and engineers!

Ready to Join the Team?