UBMS Academic Year Mentor (Temporary Part-Time)

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami, FL seeks UBMS Academic-Year Mentor to support the Saturday Academy. Role involves facilitating hands‑on math/science activities and off‑site excursions during the Sep 2026–May 2027 window.

We welcome candidates with a STEM degree and teaching/mentoring experience, and bilingual abilities (English/Spanish or English/Haitian‑Creole) are preferred to serve diverse youth populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or near completion (Junior/Senior).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in formal or informal settings.
• Minimum 2 years of mentoring/coaching with underserved youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate science and math courses with hands‑on activities.
• Coordinate with staff and partners on classroom needs.
• Mentor and role model for underserved high school youth.
• Help students develop and present science projects.
• Ensure student safety during activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring experience

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Bilingual: English/Haitian-Creole

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Career Opportunities with Museum of Science Inc

UBMSAcademic Year Mentor (Temporary Part-Time)

UBMS Academic-Year Mentor (Temporary Part-Time)

Department: Education (UBMS)

Location: Miami, FL

POSITION SUMMARY:

Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) is a program created and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. As a designated UBMS Center, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science seeks to strengthen the math and science skills of underserved, first-generation high-school students and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

From September 26, 2026, to May 29, 2027, Frost Science will host the Academic Year component of its UBMS program: Saturday Academy. Mentors are individuals who are problem solvers, team players and proficient in the topics covered. Serving primarily as facilitators of existing program curricula, mentors will deliver virtual hands-on exploratory science activities and lead off-site excursions. The following is the required time commitment for the position.

• Full availability for a training week from September 14th to September 18th
• Full availability every Saturday for the duration of the program, September 26th – May 29th

SALARY: $15.00 to $17.00/hour, Temporary PT

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with program staff and community partners, Mentors facilitate a science and/or math course involving hands‑on activities and project‑based learning.
• Communicate classroom and preparation needs with program staff in a timely manner.
• Serve as a mentor/role model to the special needs of underserved high school youth.
• Help students produce and present projects to demonstrate their acquired science knowledge.
• Ensure students’ safety during all activities.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), or in the late stages of obtaining said degree (Junior or Senior).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, either in formal or informal settings.
• Minimum 2 years of mentoring/coaching experience, preferably with culturally‑diverse, underserved student populations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a strong background in the particular math/science subject he/she plans to teach. General scientific literacy is expected as well.
• Must have a friendly, personable, and enthusiastic demeanor toward all; embracing the multicultural differences of our students and staff is essential
• Communicate well with students as well as coordinating staff and other mentors.
• Provide a positive and fun working environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Bilingual ability—English/Spanish, English/Haitian‑Creole—preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed indoors with some event‑based tasks conducted in an outdoor setting; exposure to climatic conditions is to be expected.
• Exposure to physical risk is primarily that of an outdoor environment, such as sunburn, mosquito bites, etc.
• Moderate to active physical effort can be expected as it relates to the set‑up and tear‑down of program spaces.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Level 2 criminal background check clearance as required by the Florida State Department of Children & Families.

Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.