STEM Facilitator

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA); Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking enthusiastic college students majoring in education or early-career teachers to join our team as STEM Program Facilitators. Facilitators will teach hands-on, inquiry-based STEM programming to elementary and middle school students on weekends and/or evenings at IMSA's campus.

This role offers hands-on experience in STEM education, training before each program, and a temporary position for the 26-27 school year.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student majoring in education or a STEM-related field, or an early-career teacher (within the first few years of teaching).
• Passion for STEM education and a desire to inspire young learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach IMSA-created STEM programming to K-8 students on weekends and/or evenings.
• Participate in a mandatory training session to learn the curriculum and program details.
• Prepare materials and classroom setups for Saturday sessions.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages inquiry, exploration, and curiosity.
• Ensure student safety during program activities, including during drop-off and pick-up.
• Provide support to students as a classroom facilitator, guiding them through activities and promoting engagement.
• Assist with the clean‑up and storage of materials at the end of each session.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

STEM education passion

Classroom environment

Education

College student in Education

Job description

Overview

Position Overview

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking enthusiastic college students majoring in education or early-career teachers (within their first few years of teaching) to join our team as STEM Program Facilitators. Facilitators will teach hands-on, inquiry-based STEM programming to elementary and middle school students on weekends and/or evenings at IMSA's campus.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in STEM education, enhance their teaching skills, and make a positive impact on students’ learning experiences. A training session will be provided before the start of each program to familiarize facilitators with the curriculum.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Teach or co-teach IMSA-created STEM programming to K-8 students on weekends and/or evenings.
• Participate in a mandatory training session to learn the curriculum and program details.
• Prepare materials and classroom setups for Saturday sessions.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages inquiry, exploration, and curiosity.
• Ensure student safety during program activities, including during drop-off and pick-up.
• Provide support to students as a classroom facilitator, guiding them through activities and promoting engagement.
• Assist with the clean‑up and storage of materials at the end of each session.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a college student majoring in education or a STEM-related field, or an early-career teacher (within the first few years of teaching).
• Passion for STEM education and a desire to inspire young learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Availability on weekends and/or evenings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary or middle school education majors or early career educators
• Bilingual English/Spanish

This is a temporary position for the 26-27 school year.

Compensation is $15.00/hr for those without a Bachelor's Degree and $22.00/hr for those with a Bachelor's Degree.