Central Texas After School Program Leader

Girlstart•Austin, TX

10d•$14 - $17

About The Position

Girlstart is seeking multiple After School Program Leaders (called STEM CREW --Creative, Resourceful, Empowered Workforce) to lead our fun, hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs across Texas and the California Bay and Boston, MA areas. Our 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 girls with a fun, free STEM enrichment program that builds confidence and encourages them to pursue paths to higher education and to discover greater career opportunities. This is a great opportunity to work directly with 4th-5th grade girls empowering them in science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Commitment & Days and Times We prefer After School Program Leaders be available 2 afternoons (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays--limited Friday options), a week to lead 2 programs. Potential Program Leaders need to be available around 2pm on program days; programs typically run from 3:00-4:00 pm at respective elementary schools. Girlstart's After School Program Leader commitment is 5-8 hours/week. Leading 2 After School programs is approximately a 6-hour weekly commitment, which includes being prepared for the lesson, driving to location, leading the activity, and cleaning up. In addition to the 6 hours, Program Leaders are encouraged to have 1-2 office hours to practice, pack materials, and ask questions about the activity and/classroom management. Mandatory on-going training provided throughout position. The number of clubs a Program Leader is assigned will depend on Girlstart's needs each semester.

Requirements

Experience working with kids preferred
Desire to empower and educate girls in STEM
Reliable transportation (or valid driver's license for at least 1 year), driving to and from respective programs is required for the position
Comfortable presenting to a group of girls
Classroom management skills helpful
Proficient using Google Drive apps
Strong time management skills
All majors welcome (STEM background not required)

Responsibilities

Lead fun, hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs
Provide 20-25 girls with a fun, free STEM enrichment program
Build confidence and encourages them to pursue paths to higher education and to discover greater career opportunities
Prepare for lessons
Drive to location
Lead the activity
Cleaning up
Practice, pack materials, and ask questions about the activity and/classroom management

Benefits

Enhance your leadership and teamwork skills
Improve your presentation and communication skills
Build your problem-solving, critical-thinking, & decision-making abilities
Be a positive and meaningful female role model for girls
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 management skills, teaching style, and gain curriculum writing experience
Increase your 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