Program Facilitator

Ferguson-Florissant School District • Ferguson, MO

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About The Position

Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis PROGRAM FACILITATOR Part-time (average 15-25 hours per week; schedule varies.) One part educator, one part astronaut, “Flight Directors” lead the Challenger Learning Center's simulated space missions and/or provide STEM programming around the St. Louis region. Watch this 2-minute video to learn more about our center. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead simulated space missions for school, community, public and corporate groups. Facilitate after-school programs at community organizations. Facilitate on- and off-site workshops and other programs as needed. Represent the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis at marketing fairs and other related events as needed. Attend regular staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. PERKS: Free membership to St. Louis Science Center Flexible schedule (see qualifications, below, for details) Get to do the fun parts of teaching (doing fun STEM stuff with kids!) without the lesson planning, grading, or parent meetings. Mileage reimbursement FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE REQUIRED: Work schedule varies week to week. (Average 15-25 hours per week during school year, up to 40 hours during summer.) Ideal candidate will have the following availability: Minimum three days a week (M-F) and occasional weekends 3- to 6-hour shifts, 8:30AM-2:30PM and/or 3:00 to 6:00PM

Requirements

• Experience with populations underrepresented in STEM fields
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults
• Ability to problem-solve and improvise in real time
• Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new software
• Strong interest and/or background in STEM/ space science
• Ambulatory to move around all areas of the building and carry supplies for off-site programs
• Driver’s license and willingness to drive personal car to off-site programs
• 60 hours college credit earned or demonstrated pursuit of STEM learning preferred

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in formal or informal education preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead simulated space missions for school, community, public and corporate groups.
• Facilitate after-school programs at community organizations.
• Facilitate on- and off-site workshops and other programs as needed.
• Represent the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis at marketing fairs and other related events as needed.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free membership to St. Louis Science Center
• Flexible schedule
• Get to do the fun parts of teaching (doing fun STEM stuff with kids!) without the lesson planning, grading, or parent meetings.
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed