STEAM Outreach Educator (After-School, Work-Study)

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico seeks an Assistant Outreach Educator to run STEAM activities for elementary and middle school students at Explora. This off-campus work-study role requires a valid Work-Study award and Friday schedule 2–6 pm during school terms.

The candidate should be passionate about hands-on science, art, and education, with strong classroom management, customer service, and a welcoming presence for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and children, especially in informal settings.
• Degree-in-progress in the field of emphasis (education, family studies, physical science, biology, engineering, art, early childhood). An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
• Expressed interest in scientific and artistic phenomena and in education.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate demonstrations, activities and programs in STEAM for elementary and middle school aged children.
• Facilitates and assists site lead in daily schedule of OST programing.
• Collaborate with other educators and Explora staff members in the development of programs and maintenance of program materials.
• Deal appropriately with troubling situations or comments; elevate situations quickly to site lead and/or manager.
• Contributes to a welcoming out-of school time program at area elementary & middle schools.
• Facilitate inquiry and experiential educational programs.
• Creates STEAM interactions that are engaging, effective, and memorable for program participants.
• Support students in completing homework.

Skills

Youth engagement

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Education

Degree in progress

Job description

University of New Mexico seeks an Assistant Outreach Educator to run STEAM activities for elementary and middle school students at Explora. This off-campus work-study role requires a valid Work-Study award and Friday schedule 2–6 pm during school terms.

The candidate should be passionate about hands-on science, art, and education, with strong classroom management, customer service, and a welcoming presence for youth and families.