STEAM Program Instructor

YMCA Detroit • Milford, MI

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About The Position

Under the guidance of the Youth and Family Program Director, the STEAM Program Instructor creates and teaches programs based on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math curriculum. The instructor facilitates engaging STEAM programs tailored to the ages of the youth served and builds positive relationships by providing prompt, courteous service to members, participants, and guests. This position supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The instructor reviews and creates curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14, coordinates with Y leadership to integrate STEAM activities into programs, prepares materials, communicates with local schools and homeschooling organizations to build participation, assists with marketing materials, and maintains a portfolio of program photos, video clips, and completed projects for showcases and publications.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to plan and initiate culturally relevant and age-appropriate games and activities.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Good communication skills.
• A chauffeur’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Some college experience in interactive science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
• Experience teaching youth in the STEAM curriculum.
• Program lesson planning and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and create STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14.
• Facilitate STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14.
• Coordinate with Y leadership to integrate STEAM activities into programs including Child Watch, Kids Fit, Home School, and youth programs.
• Identify, purchase, organize, and prepare materials for each STEAM activity.
• Communicate internally with local schools and homeschooling organizations to build participation in STEAM programming.
• Support the development of marketing materials as needed.
• Capture and maintain a portfolio of pictures, short video clips, and completed projects to share at showcases, events, and in publications.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to members, participants, and guests.

Benefits

• Free family membership and discounted access to programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Family-friendly work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED