STEAM EDUCATION AIDE, PT

City of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to lead STEAM education initiatives. This part-time role involves planning and instructing engaging courses in various STEAM topics, from coding to aeronautics, while providing a supportive learning environment for participants. You will work closely with a dedicated team to foster creativity and innovation in education. If you have a flair for teaching and a background in STEM, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the community and inspire the next generation of thinkers and creators.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and have completed one semester of college in a STEM field.
• Valid Driver's License required for driving city vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct STEAM activities for children and adults.
• Maintain equipment, collect fees, and keep attendance records.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Completed one semester of college credits in STEM fields

Tools

City Motor Vehicle

Job description

This is a part-time position that plans, organizes, and instructs children or adults in various Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) topics.

An incumbent works under the direction of the STEAM Education Coordinator to assist in planning and implementing educational courses and activities relevant to STEAM topics including, but not limited to: artificial intelligence, aeronautics, chemistry, drones, gaming, coding, animation, sports science, forensics, anime & manga storyboarding, and electrical engineering. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as instructor/supervisor of activities; may assist in preparing class schedules and lesson plans, as required; collecting and keeping record of all activity fees and charges; keeping activity and attendance reports; ordering supplies and maintaining an inventory of equipment used in activities; ensuring that all equipment is in working condition and taking steps to prevent theft or damage; may assist in various teaching aspects of the therapeutic recreation program; may assist with the supervision of participants with disabilities, as needed; may be required to perform custodial tasks (i.e., picking up litter on the playground or around recreation facility, garbage disposal, etc.); cleaning and setting up room for activities; may be assigned tasks at any of the City’s parks and/or public facilities; drives to different parks for assignments; may be required to operate a city motor vehicle not requiring a commercial driver's license; performing other related work, as required.

An employee in this classification will report to and work under the direct supervision of the designee in charge of the recreation facility, program, camp, or playground.

Must be at least 16 years of age and have completed at least one (1) semester of college credits towards a degree or certification in Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Robotics, Electronics, Engineering, Marine Biology, Molecular biology, or STEM Education.

A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.

Employees will be required to work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week.

Documentation Requirements:

Applicants must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.


THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of Transcripts demonstrating: completed at least one (1) semester of college credits towards a degree or certification in Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Robotics, Electronics, Engineering, Marine Biology, Molecular biology, or STEM Education. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following:student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency.If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating; degree completion, student's name, school name, and major must be submitted. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

· An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
· A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
· A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
· A recognized Professional Organization.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Open/NON-COMPETITIVE