STEM Educator - AmeriCorps Outreach & Live Demonstrations

AmeriCorps; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 156,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps, Danville Science Center, Danville, Virginia, seeks a part-time STEM Educator for the RHT STEM Educator Danville Science Center program. The member will engage visitors with live demonstrations and partner with staff to create engaging STEM education experiences for students and families.

The role emphasizes volunteer recruitment, outreach, and accurate documentation, with a provided stipend and training as part of AmeriCorps. Program runs 09/01/2026–08/31/2027.

Qualifications

• Education level: Some college.

Responsibilities

• Provide live science demonstrations to audiences ranging from visiting school groups to families.
• Becoming familiar and using preexisting exhibitions such as the Science on the Sphere and prepackaged educational kits on science related topics at the Danville Science Center
• Collaborate with staff, fellow AmeriCorps members, and partner organizations to develop and support service projects in the primary areas of focus (literacy), support pre-approved service projects, and increase STEM opportunities post accompaniment.
• Recruit volunteers to support identified STEM service opportunities.
• Provide support to out-of-school time activities and camps at the Danville Science Center, IALR, or other service sites.
• Attend all mandatory host site, service site, and Dan River Year meetings.
• Attend all planned training sessions for AmeriCorps members.
• Complete and submit accurate and timely documentation
• Participate in days of service.

Education

Some college

Job description

AmeriCorps, Danville Science Center, Danville, Virginia, seeks a part-time STEM Educator for the RHT STEM Educator Danville Science Center program. The member will engage visitors with live demonstrations and partner with staff to create engaging STEM education experiences for students and families.

The role emphasizes volunteer recruitment, outreach, and accurate documentation, with a provided stipend and training as part of AmeriCorps. Program runs 09/01/2026–08/31/2027.