School and STEM Program Coordinator- Oklahoma Children's Hospital - Full Time - Days

Oklahoma Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental plans

Job summary

Oklahoma Children's Hospital seeks a School and STEM Program Coordinator to develop and oversee hospital and homebound educational programs for patients, coordinating with school districts and family resources. This role also provides health-related and educational community outreach.

You will lead STEM initiatives, including robotics and engineering, and collaborate with educators and volunteers to support students with high needs and re-entry planning.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Public speaking and instruction skills.
• Knowledge of academic instruction theory.

Responsibilities

• Aligns programming with school needs and IEP/504 plans.
• Develops STEM activities including robotics and engineering.
• Collaborates with school districts, educators and volunteers.
• Coordinates health education and community outreach.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

STEM programming

Education planning

Volunteer supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Position Title: School and STEM Program Coordinator- Oklahoma Children's Hospital - Full Time - Days Department: Child Life Program

Job Description: Under minimal supervision and leadership of Child Life, Integrative and Creative Care, develops, implements, monitors, assesses and evaluates school and STEM (science, technology, education, math) programs, activities, and events to assist patients and families with educational needs within the hospital and/or a residential setting. This position will also provide health related and educational internal and external community outreach programs.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Aligns program with departmental and system wide goals and initiatives. Develops and implements programming that supports the specialized school needs of hospitalized patients – including Individualized Education/504 plans, homebound needs, instruction, and tutoring. Develops and implements programming that supports the increased knowledge and interest in STEM related activities, events, and programmatic initiatives, including robotics and engineering focus programming. Assist parents/caregivers and school-based educators with educational planning and other related resources for long term patients, chronic diagnoses and other high need populations, including school re-entry support for children’s socio-emotional needs who have experienced hospitalization. Act as a school liaison between local school district(s) and our behavioral health educational program needs. Create and implement a summer educational series program utilizing community partners, resources, and departmental collaborations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Oklahoma education laws/policies related to special education, home school and homebound programs. Coordinate health education, enrichment and community outreach by developing relationships with school districts, educators and volunteers. Collaborate on funding and grants for sustainability of the program. Maintain and initiate partnerships with education and health organizations and community. Evaluates effectiveness of STEM programming and research growth opportunities that align with departmental and hospital wide goals. Work collaboratively within the Child Life, Integrative and Creative Care department along with OU Health hospital departments.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Experience Requirements Minimum three (3) years of educational related experience required. Preferable to have experience in Elementary & Intermediate Education, Special Education, STEM and/or robotics, English Second Language, Creative Arts or experience working with high need, alternatively educated students. License/Certification/Registration Requirements Oklahoma Teaching Certificate; or American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

Excellent verbal and writing skills to include excellent interpersonal communication skills. Excellent public speaking and instruction skills. Knowledge of academic instruction theory. Ability to plan and implement STEM related programming. Ability to supervise school and STEM focused groups and volunteers. Working knowledge of patient and family educational needs and Oklahoma educational requirements. Coordinate equipment, supplies, and materials inventory for STEM activities, programs and initiatives. Working knowledge of trends and opportunities in health education programming and outreach. Good technology skills.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.