Science Activity Specialist
About The Position
Children of Promise, NYC's (CPNYC) reimagines a just society that values the purpose of every child impacted by mass incarceration and removes barriers to create opportunities for children to thrive and achieve their full potential. CPNYC's mission is to support and advocate for the children of incarcerated parents while speaking out against root causes that affect the communities we serve, including systemic racism, poverty, and bias in our nation's criminal justice system. CPNYC has successfully developed an innovative model, the only one of its kind in New York City, which co-locates a licensed mental health clinic and children's centers in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx. CPNYC provides an array of youth development programming and services tailored to each child's individual strengths and challenges and fosters a unique uplifting environment to foster hope and resilience. Science Activity Specialists organize, lead, and promote interest in science activities. Instructors utilize and adapt the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards in order to create an engaging and rewarding activity that encourages participation in CPNYC programs. Science Specialists deliver hands-on STEM enrichment that complements CPNYC’s academic program, organizing, leading, and promoting interest in activities such as life science, earth and space science, physical science, chemistry, environmental science and sustainability, gardening and urban ecology, engineering design and simple machines, health science, and scientific inquiry and experimentation.
Requirements
- Must have experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in science or STEM subjects
- Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
- Associate Degree required
- Minimum of two (2) years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
- Must have a passion for CPNYC's mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development
- All CPNYC staff must successfully complete pre-employment clearance requirements prior to their start date, including a Statewide Central Register database check, a Justice Center Staff Exclusion List check, fingerprint-supported criminal history screening, and verification of employment history.
- Mandated reporter training is required of all staff.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these requirements.
- Please notify CPNYC of any date restrictions you may have during the hiring process.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications and credentials in the respective skill-based activity highly preferred
- Candidates who are qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity preferred
Responsibilities
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Develop and implement age-appropriate science lessons and hands-on STEM projects
- Teach a variety of scientific concepts, methods, and investigative techniques
- Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence through scientific inquiry
- Reinforce safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment used in science activities
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
- Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet the students’ needs
- Prepare, organize, and maintain science materials, equipment, and classrooms for class activities
- Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment
- Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other students, explaining the rules, and encouraging participation
- Evaluate activities to determine whether they are producing desired results
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Support progressive development of student skills leading to a final project or science showcase
- Provide support during the academic and homework hour
- Promote positive character development in all youth
Benefits
- The hourly pay rate range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
