Boston After School STEM Program Leader

Girlstart•Somerville, MA

2d•$15 - $18•Onsite

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 hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs across the Boston, MA area (in Waltham, Woburn, and Somerville). A car is NOT required for this position; if you do not have your own car, Girlstart will cover the cost of transportation. 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 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. We prefer After School Program Leaders be available at least 1 afternoon (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) a week to lead one program, with the option to lead 2 programs if there is interest and availability. Potential Program Leaders need to be available around 2pm on program days; programs typically run from 3:00-4:30pm at respective elementary schools, so STEM CREW are expected to be available until around 5pm. Girlstart's After School Program Leader commitment is 5-8 hours/week. Leading 1 After School program is approximately a 2-hour weekly commitment, which includes being prepared for the lesson, driving to location, leading the activity, and cleaning up. In addition to the 2 hours, Program Leaders are encouraged to have 1-2 office hours to practice the lesson of the week, organize materials, and ask questions about the activity and/room 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)
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)

Nice To Haves

Car is NOT required for this position; if you do not have your own car, Girlstart will cover the cost of transportation.

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs.
Provide students with a fun STEM enrichment program that builds confidence.
Encourage students to pursue paths to higher education and discover greater career opportunities.
Build students' skills in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Be available at least 1 afternoon a week to lead one program.
Be available around 2pm on program days, until around 5pm.
Prepare for lessons, drive to locations, lead activities, and clean up.
Have 1-2 office hours per week to practice lessons, organize materials, and ask questions.
Participate in mandatory on-going training.

Benefits

Girlstart will cover the cost of transportation if you do not have your own car.
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