STEM Lab Facilitator

Allendale County School District•Allendale, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Facilitator provides students with hands-on, authentic experiences which build scientific skills, fuel curiosity, and encourage students to develop their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) identities. STEM Facilitator will play an integral role in delivering and sustaining the transformative learning experience that students need to excel in STEM including the deliverance of STEM-oriented instruction through Project-Based Learning methods.

Requirements

Exceptional communication skills; professionalism; excellent time management and organizational skills; timeliness and dependability.
Respect for individual differences of everyone in the room; humility; patience when addressing situations; ability to listen to multiple perspectives
Remain curious, innovate, iterate, and quickly pivot as needed; keep activities on task and think creatively in the face of unexpected events; consider multiple perspectives in all situations
Willingness to model learning and figure out content alongside students; open to feedback; learning from what students have to offer.
Familiar with STEM curriculum or willingness to learn.
Able to manage groups of students safely while engaged in the STEM lab experience
Associate degree or relevant experience
Teaching experience within a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
Knowledgeable and skillful in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (ideally with a specialism in Science)
Experience in working with in Science related field (business, industry or education settings)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and success facilitating with 10-15 participants (preferably at elementary school level)
A belief that ALL students are capable of growing and achieving as learners
Previous experience with adopting and adapting to new technologies through self-guidance and video tutorials
Results-driven; work around potential obstacles to ensure all goals are met and deliverables are completed by the end of program
Knowledge of 21st Century skills
Desire to teach with technology and improve technological skills as needed
Willingness to be self-reflective and reflexive about your individual teaching philosophy and practice
Openness to various and/or new pedagogical and facilitation approaches
Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in education or science related field

Responsibilities

Deliver and sustain the transformative learning experience that students need to succeed in STEM.
Work Collaboratively with other teachers and administration in the development of STEM curricula.
Develop STEM learning activities and hands-on material for classes.
Adhere to the structure of the curriculum
Plan daily lessons.
Adequately prep for sessions by reviewing material
Ensure activities are aligned and work to ensure outcomes are met
Work with students in various configurations including whole group, small group, and individually
Facilitate students’ exploration of technical skills
Support students with project management, collaboration, and other workforce readiness traits
Empower students to take ownership of their learning and facilitate through inquiry rather than providing answers for students
Attend to individual student needs
Continuously assess student learning and provide regular feedback to students.
Provide guidance in establishing and supporting standard procedures for safety and other lab support for assessment activities.
Attend training sessions
Other duties as assigned