STEM Specialist Bronx

New-York-Edge,-Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge seeks a STEM Specialist for after-school programs in the Bronx. This part-time, in-person role supports the curriculum and teaches STEM activities to children and teens, with emphasis on safety and engaging learning experiences.

Work hours are 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday; candidates must be at least 18 and have high school diploma, with college STEM credits preferred. Duties include lesson planning, materials prep, and assessments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or related degrees are highly preferred.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of STEM activities and have prior experience teaching youth.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.
• May be required to walk up and down stairs; may lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work is in New York City Public School settings with community interaction during trips or events.
• Specialists report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with and among students.
• Teach or co-lead daily activities.
• Learn and facilitate STEM curriculum, including Math, Robotics, Science, Coding, Technology and/or Engineering.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Prepare materials for daily activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to student needs and interests.
• Support coordination of program events.
• Input data and prepare reports.
• Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Reliability

Judgment

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

STEM college credits preferred

Job description

STEM Specialist Bronx

Part time hourly The Bronx, Bronx, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

ABOUT US

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access—help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

SUMMARY

Extended Day Activity Instructors lead afterschool programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The STEM activity instructor has a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing STEM-based activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants.

Schedule:

Part-Time

Monday – Friday

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Days/shifts vary depending on site needs)

This role requires you to be in person.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Build strong relationships with and among students

Teach or co-lead daily activities

Learn and facilitate STEM curriculum, including Math, Robotics, Science, Coding, Technology and/or Engineering.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Prepare materials for daily activities

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.

Support the coordination of program events

Input data and prepare reports

Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities

QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens

Creativity

Must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

Experience working with children and teens

Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents

Sensitive to social-emotional needs and characteristics of students

Self-starter who takes initiative

Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or similar related degrees are highly preferred

Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of STEM activities and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth

Experience working with children strongly preferred

May be required to walk up and down stairs.

May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.

Work is permitted mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with community-at-large during trips or events.

Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.