STEAM Program Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program & Ret.

Free Family Membership & Discounted Av

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's Carls Family YMCA is hiring a STEAM Program Instructor to create and facilitate STEM/ARTS programs for youth ages 2 to 14. You will develop engaging activities, coordinate with Y leadership, and build relationships with members and students.

You will plan culturally relevant lessons, manage materials, and help market STEAM offerings while documenting projects for showcases and publications.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Some college experience in interactive STEAM preferred.
• Experience teaching youth in STEAM preferred.
• Ability to plan culturally relevant and age-appropriate games and activities.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills.
• Program lesson planning and instructional skills preferred.
• Chauffeur's license required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and creates the STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14.
• Facilitates STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14.
• Coordinates with Y leadership to integrate STEAM activities into Y programs.
• Identifies, purchases, organizes, and prepares materials for each STEAM activity.
• Communicates with local schools and homeschooling organizations to build participation.
• Supports the development of marketing materials as needed.
• Captures and maintains photos/videos for showcases and publications.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Lesson planning

Youth engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Chauffeur's license

Job description

BE THE BEST PART OF SOMEONE'S DAY WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Carls Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Youth and Family Program Director, the STEAM Program Instructor creates programs around the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math curriculum. The STEAM Program Instructor teaches facilitates the STEAM programs in an engaging manner based on the age group of the youth they are serving. The STEAM Program Instructor develops positive relationships including providing prompt and courteous service to members, participants and guests. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews and creates the STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14.
• Facilitates STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14.
• Coordinates with Y leadership to integrate STEAM activities into Y programs including Child Watch, Kids Fit, Home School, and youth pogroms.
• Identifies, purchases, organizes, and prepares materials for each STEAM activity.
• Communicates internally with local schools and home-schooling organizations to build participation in STEAM programming.
• Supports the development of marketing materials, as needed.
• Captures and maintains a portfolio of pictures, short video clips, and completed projects to share at a showcase at various events, in publications, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent is required
• Some college experience in interactive science, technology, engineering, arts, and math is preferred.
• Experience teaching youth in the STEAM curriculum is preferred.
• Ability to plan and initiate culturally relevant and age appropriate games and activities
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Must demonstrate good communication skills.
• Program lesson planning and instructional skills preferred
• A chauffer's license or the ability to obtain a chauffer's license within 30 days of hire is required