STEM Specialist - New York, NY

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

Job summary

New York Edge in New York, NY is seeking a STEM Specialist to lead after-school programming and support the curriculum across program sites. This part-time hourly role requires in-person work, with a schedule of 2:00 pm–6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at NYC public school sites.

You will design lesson plans, prepare STEM activity materials, teach or co-lead daily activities, and explain concepts to students while coordinating with the program director to ensure safe, engaging experiences for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and teens.
• College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or related degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students and lead daily activities.
• Learn and facilitate STEM curriculum across sites.
• Prepare materials for daily activities.
• Adapt lessons to student needs and interests.
• Support program events coordination.
• Input data and prepare reports.
• Administer pre and post-assessments for student activities.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Time management

Experience with children

Multitasking

Relationship building

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

18+ years old

College credits in STEM/education

Job description

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STEM Specialist - New York, NY

Part time hourly New York, NY, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3787

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.