Science & Math Instructor, Life Science

Heights Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

About this Role: The Science & Math Instructor will play a key role as a near-pear instructor for rising 10th and 11th grade students in our new Biomedical & Life Science Foundations program. They will co-teach algebra, biology, and chemistry lessons and lab activities to a group of about 14 students. The instructor will also serve as a near-peer role model to students, helping with community-building and career exploration activities with these students and possibly other students in summer Heights STEM Pathways programs.

Requirements

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in an science, engineering, STEM education, or related field
• Prior teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience with adolescents
• Interest in advancing equity and access in STEM fields among students from underinvested communities
• Enjoys science and math and making complex concepts relatable and understandable to peers and near-peers
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Willing to take initiative
• Personal, volunteer, and/or work experience connected to understanding the lived experiences of our Black, Latino, and first-generation scholars
• Heights employees: Must meet expectations to report in-person on a schedule determined by their direct manager and/or the Vice President of the team.
• Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
• Must be able to complete an I-9 employment verification form to work in the United States
• Strong orientation to customer service, particularly with regard to students, partners and colleagues
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and related applications, as well as use of general office equipment (phones, computers, copiers, etc)
• Fluency in the use of data and data systems. Maintains appropriate engagement with data entry, reporting and review.
• Must adhere to COVID safety guidelines as established by Heights and/or its partners.
• Office-based staff should be mindful of the organization’s strong recommendation that staff maintain up to date with COVID vaccination and boosters.
• Site-based staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must submit to any COVID testing or other health screenings as required by the Department of Human Services and/or the School District of Philadelphia.
• Must be able to work in a busy, often complex work environment that is generally climate controlled.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Access to reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Co-teaching math, biology, and chemistry lessons as a near-peer instructor with a group of approx. 14 rising 10th and 11th grade students
• Working closely with the Life Science Fellow, Director of STEM Pathways, and other team members
• Serving as a mentor to students, building rapport with them, and sharing your experience and enthusiasm for science and math
• Supporting lab activities as needed
• Providing 1-on-1 academic support as needed
• Conducting regular check-ins with students, including having lunch with students
• Conducting student assessments and surveys

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed