McAuliffe Center STEM Program Facilitator (part-time) - Framingham State University

Framingham State University • Framingham, MA

84d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The STEM Program Facilitator will help facilitate many of the Christa McAuliffe Center's in-person STEM education programs, including: simulation of space missions in the Challenger Learning Center for K-12 students (the main responsibility), family engagement days, and other outreach events. All McAuliffe Center programs cover a wide range of science content complemented by opportunities to practice teamwork, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking challenges. All programs contain accurate and relevant STEM principles or concepts in a way that both educates and inspires further interest in STEM learning. The STEM Program Facilitator is mainly responsible for facilitating activities for students in grades 5-9. The STEM Program Facilitator is a person who is comfortable with science content and is eager to learn more. The STEM Program Facilitator is confident in using education technology for the facilitation of a wide range of learning experiences. The STEM Program Facilitator engages students through the use of role-play and dynamic presentation styles. The STEM Program Facilitator is a strong team player, organized, and committed to meet the needs of diverse learners who visit the Center. A good planner, the STEM Program Facilitator is able to quickly adapt to changes in the daily program or schedule of activities. The STEM Program Facilitator is available to occasionally work evenings and weekends. The STEM Program Facilitator is accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions within areas of responsibility. Individuals who are bilingual (Portuguese and Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of academic and professional experience
• Relevant coursework in science at the college level or equivalent experience in a science learning context
• Demonstrated experience working in a combination of informal science education, outreach, youth development, and formal education
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new software and digital technologies and troubleshoot
• Demonstrated commitment to a high standard of inclusive educational practice
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse range of audiences representing a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in the work environment, work successfully both as part of a team and independently
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese are desired though not required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate programs in the Challenger Learning Center for middle and high school students
• Facilitate additional hands-on programs for elementary school students and up
• Set up, clean up, and maintain education program environments
• Monitor program materials and make updates when appropriate
• Contribute, via reviews and feedback, to the creation of new education programs

Benefits

• Part-time, not to exceed 18 hours per week
• Flexible work schedule
• Pay rate is $22/hour to $24/hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree