UBMS Academic Year Mentor (Temporary Part-Time)

Miamisci; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami, FL seeks a dedicated UBMS Academic-Year Mentor to support hands-on math and science activities for underserved high school students. This temporary part-time role supports the Saturday Academy and includes a training week and ongoing Saturday commitments through May 2027.

Responsibilities include facilitating curricula, coordinating with staff, mentoring students, guiding project presentations, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or nearing completion (Junior/Senior).
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in formal or informal settings.
• At least 2 years of mentoring/coaching with underserved youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a science and/or math course with hands-on activities.
• Coordinate needs with program staff in a timely manner.
• Act as mentor/role model to underserved high school students.
• Help students produce and present science projects.
• Ensure student safety during activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math/Science background

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral & written communication

Mentoring experience

Friendly demeanor

Education

STEM bachelor’s degree

Near-completion acceptable (Junior/Senior)

Job description

UBMS Academic-Year Mentor (Temporary Part-Time)

Department: Education (UBMS)

Location: Miami, FL

Supervisor: UBMS Director

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.