Houston After School Program Leader

Girlstart•Houston, TX

10d•$13 - $16•Hybrid

About The Position

Inspire girls to take on the world's greatest challenges! Girlstart is seeking After School Program Leaders (called STEM CREW --Creative, Resourceful, Empowered Workforce) to lead our fun, hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs in Houston, specifically in Alief ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, and Ft. Bend ISD. After School programs meet once a week for an hour (programs vary from 1-1.5 hours) immediately after the school day. The purpose of our After School program is to provide 20-25 students with a fun STEM enrichment program that builds confidence and encourages them to pursue paths to higher education and to discover greater career opportunities. Girlstart is designed to build students' skills in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking. Program leaders will be trained by the program coordinators/managers. Houston Program Leaders will also report to the Houston Program Coordinator for details about after school clubs, hours in the office, and/or additional hours provided.

Requirements

Experience working with kids preferred
Desire to empower and educate students in STEM
Reliable transportation, driving to and from respective programs is required for the position
Comfortable presenting to a group of students
Classroom management skills helpful
Proficient using Google Drive apps
Strong time management skills
All majors welcome (STEM background not required)

Nice To Haves

Enhance leadership and teamwork skills
Improve presentation and communication skills
Build problem solving, critical thinking, & decision-making abilities
Be a positive and meaningful role model
Work with a diverse peer group
Hands-on work experience in an education setting
Deliver fun, informal STEM programs with small groups of students
Improve classroom management skills, teaching style, and gain curriculum writing experience
Increase confidence delivering STEM focused material
On the job training in informal STEM education, the Girlstart Method, gender equity in the classroom, and other issues relating to STEM and integrated STEM education

Responsibilities

Lead fun, hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs.
Provide STEM enrichment programs that build confidence and encourage students to pursue higher education and career opportunities.
Build students' skills in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Deliver programs once a week for 1-1.5 hours immediately after the school day.
Be prepared for the lesson, drive to location, lead the activity, and clean up.
Attend office hours once per week at Girlstart's Houston office for practice, packing materials, and asking questions.
Attend mandatory on-going training provided throughout the position.