Specialized Instructor (STEM & Maker Ed), Community Aide (NCS) - Baltimore city Recreation and Parks

Baltimore City • North Fort Myers, FL

1d • $15 - $30

About The Position

Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, “BCRP,” seeks a dependable and qualified individual to fill part time non-civil service STEM/STEAM Program Designer Positions. BCRP Offers out-of-school time STEM/STEAM opportunities at Rec2Tech focused recreation centers across Baltimore City. BCRP’s Rec2Tech initiative aims to provide students with opportunities to engage with STEM/STEAM content through hands-on experiences while exploring careers in the STEM/STEAM fields

Requirements

• Education: Have a bachelors (or actively pursuing) in Education or in STEM/STEAM content area.
• Education Work Equivalency: Three years of related work experience in a STEM/STEAM profession such as an artist, designer, maker, or in a related industry or trade person will satisfy the degree requirement for this position AND Experience: Seeking a bi-lingual candidate.
• One or more of the following: experience teaching or leading programs for K-12 students; experience teaching or leading programs for adults; experience in developing curriculum; or experience with a specialized trade.
• Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong teaching and group facilitation skills.
• Understanding of instructional practices and youth development.
• Direct experience with STEM/STEAM content and/or maker education.
• Ability to work independently developing curriculum and lessons for specialized content courses.
• Ability to prepare and lead professional development for peers.
• Ability to accommodate a multitude of learning styles and differentiate instruction as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and a flexible attitude.
• Strong communication (written and oral), organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms).

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing programs, activities, and/or lessons specifically for STEM/STEAM content not required, but a plus.

Responsibilities

• Content Development – Identify new content aligned to Rec2Tech pathways and student interest.
• Design specialized courses related to new content identified.
• Develop syllabus, curriculum, and lesson plans for specialized courses.
• Share developed content by providing training for staff.
• Program Delivery and Instruction – Teach a minimum of one 10–20-hour course, per program session (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).
• Prepare daily lessons by reviewing and practicing activities prior to program delivery.
• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate a variety of learning styles and capabilities.
• Guide, encourage, support, and supervise a group of 10-15 students during class time.
• Implement and maintain appropriate behavioral management for program participants.
• Ensure safety and productivity of participants.
• Administrative Support – Submit completed syllabus, curriculum, and lessons to share drive for BCRP agency access.
• Complete and submit daily attendance tracking during course offering.
• Administer and collect end of session and student interest surveys.
• Assist with recruiting and identifying students for specialized courses.
• Support additional STEM program activities as schedule allows.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time